Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Mission Drishti by GalaxEye, calling it a major achievement in India's growing space journey.

In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi said the successful launch of the world's first OptoSAR satellite and India's largest privately-built satellite reflects the innovation, determination, and talent of the country's youth. He said the mission is a strong example of how young entrepreneurs are contributing to nation-building through advanced technology.

Mission Drishti is considered a significant step for India's private space sector, which has expanded rapidly in recent years with policy support and increased participation from startups. The launch highlights the ...