In a first, space PSU Nsil to distribute pvt firm GalaxEye’s satellite data

Times of India

by CHETHAN KUMAR

February 13, 2026

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In a first, space PSU Nsil to distribute pvt firm GalaxEye’s satellite data

Bengaluru-based space startup GalaxEye has made history by signing a channel partnership agreement with NewSpace India Limited (Nsil), a state-owned Space PSU, marking the first time Nsil has partnered with a domestic private company to distribute satellite data. Under this collaboration, Nsil will resell high-resolution OptoSAR data generated by GalaxEye’s satellites. The agreement includes GalaxEye’s upcoming 10-satellite constellation, allowing Nsil to fill gaps in its current offerings and function as an extended sales arm for the startup. The partnership begins with GalaxEye’s first satellite, “Drishti,” set to launch on February 25 aboard a SpaceX mission. Weighing 160 kg, Drishti is India’s largest privately built commercial satellite and features cutting-edge technology, including a proprietary “SyncFused OptoSAR” system that combines optical and synthetic aperture radar data. The satellite will provide 1.5-meter resolution imagery with a global revisit time of seven to ten days, catering to defense, border surveillance, disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, and financial risk assessment. GalaxEye’s structural model has already been tested at Isro’s UR Rao Satellite Centre, and the company is in discussions with Indian defense and agriculture ministries. It has also signed letters of intent with partners in over 20 countries, aiming to scale its future satellites for higher resolution (targeting 0.5 meters) and expand globally. This collaboration underscores India’s growing leadership in the space sector, blending private innovation with government infrastructure. For readers interested in global technological advancements, this partnership highlights India’s potential to revolutionize decision-making and operational efficiency across industries through advanced satellite data solutions.

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Originally published on Times of India on 2/13/2026