Space technology start-up GalaxEye successfully tested its Synthetic Aperture Radar technology

Launch of space technologies Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) developed by GalaxEye has been successfully tested on a subscale High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) built by the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL). According to GalaxEye, it is the first private company in the world to carry out SAR testing on the HAPS platform.

As per the start-up, HAPS are operating in the stratosphere and resemble drones that fly high, providing unparalleled possibilities for extended aerial observation. 

These platforms use cutting-edge battery technologies and solar energy to stay in the air for long stretches of time. SAR becomes a crucial tool for all-weather, all-the-time imaging at the stratosphere, thereby resolving the cloud cover issue that hinders conventional electro-optical cameras.

Insights gained from the tough test flights have been essential in guiding future research and development efforts. GalaxEye Space co-founder and CEO Suyash Singh stated, "Our focus remains on optimizing SAR with low SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) characteristics, unlocking unique phenomenology."