GalaxEye Secures US Patent for Satellite Imaging Tech
In a first for an Indian spacetech startup, GalaxEye has got a US patent for satellite imaging technology, securing its…
Indian space technology startup GalaxEye has secured a US patent for its groundbreaking satellite imaging technology, marking a significant milestone in its intellectual property portfolio. Hailing from India, the startup previously held the patent in the country. The newly granted patent pertains to the core architecture of GalaxEye’s proprietary OptoSAR technology.
This innovative system harmonizes optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) sensors, allowing the simultaneous acquisition of spatially and temporally aligned earth observation data from a single satellite, day and night.
Commenting on the achievement, GalaxEye’s founder and CEO Suyash Singh emphasized the broader implications, stating that the patented technology would enable the company to serve global markets. The technology promises weather-agnostic imaging capabilities across diverse sectors, including defense, agriculture, insurance, disaster response, and beyond.
This patent comes shortly after GalaxEye successfully launched its OptoSAR satellite, Mission Drishti, in May. The satellite, weighing approximately 190 kg, is India’s most substantial privately developed earth observation satellite and the world’s first imaging satellite utilizing OptoSAR technology. However, GalaxEye reported a setback in July when communication was lost with Mission Drishti following an anomaly attributed to a geomagnetic solar storm.
The root cause was traced to radiation effects from the event, potentially impacting a critical onboard system. Despite this, Drishti’s operational phase validated crucial technologies, operational processes, and infrastructure vital for designing, building, launching, and operating advanced space systems.
GalaxEye, founded in 2021 by Suyash Singh, Denil Chawda, Kishan Thakkar, Pranit Mehta, and Rakshit Bhatt, is pioneering the development of multi-sensor earth observation satellites. In a strategic move to bolster its satellite engineering capabilities, the startup acquired spacecraft engineering firm StarOps last month. The company is ambitiously aiming to scale its presence by launching two new OptoSAR satellites within the next two years and expanding its in-house capabilities to fortify quality, reliability, and execution.
To date, GalaxEye has raised $26.9 Mn in funding from investors such as Speciale Invest, Mela Ventures, Rainmatter, and Anicut Capital. A recent ₹44 Cr tranche was secured in March as part of the company’s ongoing Series A round.
The surge in private participation in the space ecosystem is evident, as funding in the sector grew by 94% to $157 Mn in 2025, up from $81 Mn in 2024. Projections suggest the broader market could reach $77 Bn by 2030. The development of private players in the space sector underscores the increasing investor interest and confidence in spacetech startups.
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