CEO Suyash Singh on Building India’s Future in Space-Based Intelligence

  • Syncing for Security : Vision for Real-Time Earth Observation
  • Pixels of Progress : Defence, Dual-Use Tech and Drishti’s Launch

New Delhi. 21 April 2025. In a world driven by intelligence, data, and rapid response, real-time, all-weather Earth observation has become mission critical for national security and development alike. At the forefront of this evolution is GalaxEye, a pioneering Indian spacetech startup founded by IIT Madras alumni, which is setting new benchmarks through its proprietary SyncFusion technology. Aviation & Defence Universe (ADU) caught up with GalaxEye CEO Suyash Singh to explore how the company is shaping the future of satellite-based ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) and supporting India’s strategic autonomy from orbit.

ADU. What inspired the foundation of GalaxEye and the SyncFusion concept?

Suyash Singh. The idea sparked during our time at the SpaceX Hyperloop competition. Later, during my R&D stint in the U.S. analysing wildfire damage, I faced first-hand limitations of traditional satellite imaging. Optical sensors couldn’t penetrate smoke, while SAR lacked clarity. That experience became the seed for GalaxEye and our unique solution—SyncFusion, which fuses SAR and optical data at the pixel level, delivering high-resolution, all-weather imagery.

ADU. How does GalaxEye’s mission support India’s push for indigenous space and defence technologies?

Suyash Singh. Our entire tech stack is made in India. From imaging satellites to data analytics, we’re building autonomous ISR systems that reduce dependency on foreign sources and empower India’s defence forces with timely, actionable intelligence across land, sea, and air.

ADU. What makes SyncFusion a game-changer in satellite imaging?

Suyash Singh. SyncFusion fuses radar and optical data captured simultaneously on a single satellite. SAR sees through clouds and at night, while optical gives visual clarity. Together, they overcome the individual limitations and deliver uninterrupted, interpretable images—essential for defence and civilian applications alike.

ADU. What role does onboard AI/ML play in improving intelligence delivery?

Suyash Singh. Our edge analytics process data in orbit, drastically reducing response time. Traditional models take hours to relay and interpret data. GalaxEye’s satellites do it in minutes—critical for operations like border surveillance or disaster relief.

ADU. How is GalaxEye supporting real-time border monitoring and early warning systems?

Suyash Singh. With consistent imaging and Sphere AI analysis, we detect threats such as illegal crossings, smuggling, or troop movement in real-time—even in extreme terrain or weather. This drastically enhances India’s early warning and rapid response capability.

ADU. Tell us more about Sphere, GalaxEye’s AI software.

Suyash Singh. Sphere is the ground brain to our space eyes. It analyses satellite data for change detection, threat perception and object recognition—supporting all three services with quicker, more reliable decision-making through automation.

ADU. What sectors beyond defence benefit from your technology?

Suyash Singh. SyncFusion’s utility extends to agriculture, disaster management, infrastructure planning and environmental monitoring. We’ve collaborated with NESAC and are expanding engagement with IIRS and private companies like NeoGeo.

ADU. How do you see GalaxEye in the global geospatial intelligence market?

Suyash Singh. We’re one of the first companies globally to offer a vertically integrated geospatial intelligence solution—from proprietary satellite data to on-ground analytics. With governments worldwide seeking reliable ISR capabilities, we’re well-positioned as a next-gen EO leader.

ADU. What’s next? Are more launches and partnerships on the way?

Suyash Singh. Our maiden satellite, Mission Drishti, will soon be launched—marking the world’s first SyncFused EO platform. We’re building a constellation and exploring international partnerships in the US, Europe, and Middle East.

ADU. Prime Minister Modi mentioned GalaxEye in Mann Ki Baat. What did that moment mean to you?

Suyash Singh. It was a proud and humbling moment. His recognition affirmed that we’re not just innovating—we’re building something that serves national priorities like defence and agriculture. It’s a responsibility that drives us forward.

ADU. What’s your message to young Indian engineers and entrepreneurs?

Suyash Singh. Start with a problem worth solving. Don’t wait for perfection—act. India’s deep-tech space is ripe with opportunity. Be bold, collaborate, and build for Bharat and beyond.

From powering strategic ISR to supporting climate resilience and agriculture, GalaxEye’s journey is one of vision, innovation and national impact. With the world’s first SyncFusion satellite on the horizon and AI-backed analytics in play, the startup exemplifies how space-tech can drive sovereignty and societal transformation. As Suyash Singh puts it, this isn’t just business—it’s a mission to reshape India’s space and defence future.