{
  "id": 6246324,
  "title": "India’s Space-Tech Ambitions Get A Boost, GalaxEye Secures US Patent For OptoSAR Imaging Technology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/indias-space-tech-ambitions-get-a-boost-galaxeye-secures-us-patent",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T06:05:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/indias-space-tech-ambitions-get-a-boost-galaxeye-secures-us-patent-for-optosar-imaging-technology"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian space technology startup GalaxEye has obtained a US patent for the core technology behind its OptoSAR imaging system, bolstering its intellectual property portfolio ahead of the planned expansion of its satellite network. The patented technology merges optical imaging and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors on a single platform to gather synchronized Earth observation data. GalaxEye's unique OptoSAR technology diverges from the conventional practice of operating optical and SAR sensors separately, with their data subsequently merged post-capture. This approach may result in data gaps due to differing times, angles, or platforms involved in image capture. GalaxEye's Synchrosynchrony architecture, however, enables both sensors to capture matched data concurrently, leveraging the visual and spectral capabilities of optical imaging alongside SAR's day-night and weather-defying data collection. GalaxEye's founder and CEO, Suyash Singh, emphasized that the technology originated within India and the US patent's acquisition underscores Indian deep-tech companies' capacity to engineer globally distinct technologies. The patent comes as GalaxEye strategizes to launch a 30-satellite constellation within the next five years, which will cater to diverse applications such as defense, government, and commercial sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, insurance, maritime intelligence, and disaster management. Central to GalaxEye's mission is Mission Drishti, heralded as the world's first OptoSAR imaging satellite, which merges multispectral and SAR imaging on a singular satellite platform. Weighing approximately 190 kg, Drishti also holds the distinction of being India's largest privately developed Earth observation satellite at the time of its launch. GalaxEye is currently honing next-generation satellites, imaging payloads, advanced data processing, and AI-powered intelligence capabilities. Moreover, the company expanded its engineering prowess in August by acquiring Bengaluru-based spacecraft engineering firm StarOps to augment its in-house spacecraft and systems engineering capabilities.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: Indian space technology startup GalaxEye has secured a US patent for the core technology powering its OptoSAR imaging system, strengthening the company's intellectual property portfolio as it prepares to expand its satellite network. The patented technology combines optical imaging and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors on a unified platform to capture spatially and temporally…",
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}