India's GALEXI to Launch First Satellite Vision Mission with SpaceX

Bengaluru-based Indian space-tech startup GALEXI is all set to launch its first satellite vision mission. The satellite will be launched by a Falcon 9 rocket of the US private space company SpaceX. The launch will take place from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission is considered a major achievement for India's rapidly growing private space sector as it will give a new identity to the country's technological capability on the global stage. The biggest highlight of the vision satellite is its state-of-the-art Opto SAR technology. The technology is a combination of optical imaging and synthetic aperture radar, which enables it to work day and night and in all weather conditions. Normal satellites cannot take clear pictures in clouds, rain or darkness, but Drishti can take accurate and clear photos despite all these obstacles. It will enable continuous monitoring of the Earth's surface and provide instant information when needed. This private satellite weighing about 190 kg has been developed by the Indian private sector in the key areas of urban planning, urban planning, and urban planning.