Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:12pm on 03 May 2026,Sunday Science
India’s Drishti Satellite, developed by GalaxEye, marks a breakthrough in Earth observation by combining multispectral imaging and synthetic aperture radar in one platform. Launched aboard Falcon 9 by SpaceX, it can capture high-resolution images through clouds and darkness, addressing limitations faced in tropical regions like India. With 1.5-metre resolution and plans for a larger constellation, Drishti enhances applications in defence, agriculture and disaster management. Experts say such sovereign capability reduces reliance on foreign data, a gap highlighted during recent conflicts, strengthening India’s strategic autonomy and surveillance capabilities in a geopolitically sensitive region. (PC: NDTV)
