New Delhi, May 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the successfully launch of Mission Drishti, describing it as a major milestone in India's expanding space ambitions and a reflection of the country's innovation-driven youth.

Mission Drishti was launched aboard Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, marking the deployment of what GalaxEye claims is the world's first OptoSAR satellite.

In a post on X, Modi said, "Mission Drishti by GalaxEye marks a major achievement in our space journey. The successful launch of the world's first OptoSAR satellite and the largest privately-built satellite in India is a testament to our youth's passion for innovation and nation-building."He further added, "Heartiest congratulati...