The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has congratulated GalaxEye, a Bengaluru-based startup, on the successful launch of its Mission Drishti, which is recognized as a significant milestone in India's space journey. This mission features the world's first OptoSAR satellite and is noted for being India's largest privately built satellite, weighing 190 kg. Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket, Mission Drishti combines optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technologies to provide all-weather, day-and-night Earth imaging. ISRO emphasized its support for private sector participation in the space domain, helping foster innovation and development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar have hailed this mission as a major achievement, reflecting India's evolving space ecosystem where private startups collaborate with established organizations like ISRO and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). GalaxEye, founded in 2021 by IIT Madras alumni, is positioned as a key player in India's burgeoning space economy, with Mission Drishti paving the way for advancements in defence, disaster management, agriculture, and infrastructure monitoring.