Starlink, Elon Musk's internet company that uses Low Earth Orbit satellites, is advancing its license application in India after agreeing to meet the government's data localization and security demands. These requirements were previously a major hurdle but are now seen as critical for Starlink's entry into India's internet market. During...
India’s Companies Bid in Privatization of Space
As India's government seeks more investment in the booming space market, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Aeronautics are among companies vetted to potentially bid in India's efforts to privatize small rocket launches. The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle was developed by the Indian Space Research Organization, the national space agency, as...
India Opens Outer Space to Corporations
The Government of India has launched a new initiative: the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) to provide a level playing field for private companies to use Indian space infrastructure, which will be extended into the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). “It will also hand-hold, promote and guide...