GalaxEye secures US patent for OptoSAR satellite imaging tech

Bengaluru-based space startup GalaxEye has secured a US patent for the core architecture behind its OptoSAR imaging system.

GalaxEye builds Earth-observation technology that combines optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors on a single satellite platform. The approach captures aligned imagery across weather and lighting conditions, pairing optical clarity with SAR’s all-weather, day-and-night capabilities.

With the patent, the startup plans to build a 30-satellite constellation over the next five years, targeting applications including agriculture, insurance, security and disaster response.

Key takeaways

The US patent covers the core architecture that synchronises optical and SAR sensors, allowing them to capture aligned imagery from a single satellite platform.

Under its Space Technology Policy 2025–30, Karnataka aims to capture half of India’s space market and attract $3 billion in investments by 2033.