Starlink is collaborating with the government to launch its services in India, which are anticipated to begin next year once TRAI finalises its recommendations in December. Here's a look at the expected costs for Starlink services in India.
Several companies are eager to roll out their satellite internet services in India. However, they are currently awaiting TRAI's recommendations on spectrum allocation, which is set to be finalised by December.
Starlink has agreed to the data storage and security conditions proposed by the government. The company is set to launch its services in India once TRAI finalises its recommendations.
Indian telecom operators are urging the government to adopt an auction process for allocating satellite internet spectrum. However, in the past, the government has indicated that it will stick to an administrative allocation method for satellite internet.
BSNL recently announced its D2D technology and demonstrated it at the India Mobile Congress last month. This technology allows calling without a SIM card.
Starlink and Amazon have applied for licenses to offer satellite internet in India but are currently lagging as they await completion of the spectrum allocation process.
The new compliance demands from DoT underscore the importance of security in India’s satellite internet sector. While Starlink and Amazon await further approvals, the government’s cautious approach aims to ensure national security and data protection remain a top priority.
The first Indian satellite with home-grown electric propulsion to be tested in December 2024. With the launch of the satellite, India will showcase its capabilities in developing lightweight yet powerful spacecraft.
The government is working on launching satellite internet services in India. New regulations will pave the way for Starlink's entry into India. Here's how it works and what its benefits are.
Satellite internet services like Starlink are set to launch in India soon. The government's recent announcement regarding the methodology of awarding spectrum for satellite services in India has addressed a key concern of operators.
The European Space Agency (ESA) will launch its DRACO mission in 2027 to study satellite disintegration during reentry. Partnering with tech firm Deimos, ESA aims to gather data that will help reduce space debris and develop eco-friendly satellite technology for future space missions.
Satellite communication is set to take off in India as TRAI recently issued a consultation paper seeking input on spectrum allocation and pricing for satellite communication services.
Iran's Chamran-1 satellite, weighing 60 kg, reached a 550-km orbit in space aboard the Qaem-100 satellite carrier. Western countries, including the US, have long accused Tehran of using satellites to advance its nuclear missiles programme.
ISRO's SSLV has successfully placed EOS-08 precisely into orbit, marking the successful completion of ISRO/DOS's SSLV Development Project. This achievement holds significant importance for India.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in that a North Korean rocket was launched in a southern direction off the Korean Peninsula’s west coast. It said four minutes after the launch, many fragments were spotted in the waters.
The science ministry announced a 320 billion won (USD 234.3 million) LEO project, referred to as South Korea's Starlink, to launch two LEO satellites utilizing sixth-generation (6G) communications network technology by 2030.
As per the Ministry of Science and ICT, the nanosatellite will be the first unit of the envisioned satellite constellation, which will be launched from Mahia (New Zealand) at around 3:38 am IST.
South Korean defence solutions firm has reportedly disclosed its compact synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite which effectively completed an Earth observation task. The satellite is capable of capturing images of prominent landmarks in key cities like New York and Dubai.
If successful, Japan's Space One would have become the first Japanese company to put a satellite into orbit. However, the mission ended in failure as the rocket exploded after launch, as the company said it was "interrupted" and was investigating the situation.
SpaceX has recently launched a methane tracking satellite known as the 'MethaneSAT' from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Data from the satellite will enable companies and regulators to track emissions and give free access to the data
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