Mission Drishti Successfully Launched
SpaceX founder Elon Musk congratulated Bengaluru-based space startup GalaxEye on the successful launch of the Mission Drishti satellite.
Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s post on X regarding the launch, Musk wrote, “Congratulations.”
Prime Minister Modi had described the launch as a major achievement in India’s space journey and a reflection of the country’s growing innovation ecosystem. He stated that the mission highlights the passion of Indian youth toward nation-building and technological advancement.
The Prime Minister said, “GalaxEye’s Mission Drishti is a major milestone in our space journey. The successful launch of the world’s first OptoSAR satellite and the largest privately built satellite in India reflects the dedication of our youth toward innovation and nation-building.”
The satellite was launched from California aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.