Jaishankar Lauds GalaxEye for Advancing India’s Space-Tech Strength

May 4 (BNP): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has praised India’s advancing space technology ecosystem, highlighting the success of GalaxEye and its “Mission Drishti,” which is being seen as a significant step forward in all-weather Earth imaging capabilities.

The mission marks a notable achievement in strengthening India’s private space sector, demonstrating the country’s growing ability to develop advanced imaging systems that can operate effectively in diverse weather conditions.

Jaishankar said such innovations reflect India’s expanding technological strength and underline the contribution of startups in enhancing the nation’s global space footprint. He noted that developments like Mission Drishti position India as an emerging leader in next-generation space-based solutions.

The breakthrough is expected to support applications across sectors such as disaster management, agriculture, defence, and climate monitoring, further reinforcing India’s push towards self-reliance in space technology.

Overall, the development is being viewed as a milestone in India’s journey towards building a stronger, innovation-driven space ecosystem supported by private sector participation