GalaxEye adds to India’s remote sensing capability, launches world’s 1st OptoSAR Satellite | India News

BENGALURU: When Bengaluru-based space startup GalaxEye placed its first commercial satellite, Drishti, in orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket Sunday, it marked more than just another launch for India’s private space sector. Drishti, being pegged India’s largest privately developed Earth observation satellite, and the world’s first OptoSAR satellite, also added a rare new capability to the…

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Nepal stirs row with India, objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh; MEA replies

Kailash Mansarovar (Image/ANI) Nepal on Sunday objected to India and China planning to conduct the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, claiming that the route passes through Kathmandu’s territory.In a statement issued by the foreign affairs ministry, Kathmandu said it was not consulted before the pilgrimage route was finalised and reiterated its long-standing position…

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