New Delhi, May 3 -- In a move that cements India's transition into a high-tier global space power, the successful launch of Mission Drishti on Sunday has signalled the arrival of a new, hybrid space ecosystem where private innovation meets national strategic goals.

Developed by Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye, the 190 kg satellite--India's largest privately built spacecraft to date--successfully reached orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket.

The mission has drawn high-level praise from the Indian government, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar describing it as a reinforcement of India's "growing global standing" and a testament to the strengthening of the nation's technical and innovation ecosystems.

"The success of Mission Dr...