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GalaxEye Partners with SpaceX for 2024 Earth Observation Satellite Launch

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Entrepreneurship Studio

Indian spacetech startup GalaxEye has teamed up with SpaceX to launch its first multi-sensor Earth observation satellite, Drishti, in 2024. The satellite will use Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Optical/Multispectral Imaging (MSI) to capture high-resolution images in all weather conditions. This marks the beginning of a five-satellite constellation, aiming to offer daily revisits and sub-1 meter resolution by 2025. The collaboration highlights India's growing presence in the global spacetech industry, aligning with the “Make in India for the World” initiative​.

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AkashaLabdhi to Launch Expandable Space Habitats with SpaceX by 2027

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Anurag Trivedi

India's space technology is advancing with Bengaluru-based startup AkashaLabdhi, planning to launch "expandable space habitats" by 2027. Incubated at IIT Roorkee, AkashaLabdhi is developing these habitats for space tourists, astronauts, and researchers, emphasizing sustainable space living. The core project, Antariksh HAB, features an expandable shell for protection against orbital debris and radiation. It supports microgravity experiments, satellite maintenance, and long-term lunar exploration. CEO Siddarth Jena stated the habitat will take seven days to fully inflate in orbit. AkashaLabdhi is negotiating with SpaceX for a launch slot, highlighting India's technological prowess and potential for global space collaborations.