SpaceX's Starlink is conducting final security tests in India, a mandatory step before launching its commercial broadband services in the country. These security tests are a crucial part of India's required security clearance process for all telecom operators. A key remaining regulatory hurdle is the final pricing framework for satellite...
Indi, Blue Origin collaborate on Human Spaceflight Program
The U.S.-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) has announced India as a partner country in its human spaceflight program. This initiative aims to send six citizen astronauts from various countries into space, focusing on nations with limited or no prior astronaut presence in space. SERA is collaborating with Blue...
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...
Musk’s Starlink to Collaborate with India’s Telcos
Elon Musk-led SpaceX’s Starlink, that provides satellite Internet access , will explore a collaboration with Indian telecom companies to expand broadband services in the country’s rural areas. In early November, the company registered a fully owned subsidiary in India called Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited. Starlink India’s country director Sanjay...