GalaxEye, a space technology startup based in Bengaluru, recently announced the successful testing of its Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology on a subscale High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) developed by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). This marks the first time a private entity has conducted SAR trials on a HAPS platform, showcasing the company’s innovative capabilities.
GalaxEye has been developing SAR payloads for HAPS with NAL, paving the way for further advancements in this field. The collaboration between these two organizations is expected to enhance India’s defense capabilities with indigenous technological advancements, as well as benefitting environmental monitoring and disaster management efforts.
The focus is now on optimizing SAR technology with low Size, Weight, and Power characteristics to ensure its effectiveness in various scenarios. This recent milestone adds to GalaxEye’s track record of innovation in the field of space technology. The company has previously successfully collaborated with organizations such as the Indian Space Research Organisation and the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
