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IN-SPACe has granted Elon Musk’s Starlink a license to provide satellite-based internet services in India. This approval allows Starlink to operate Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, making it the third company to receive such authorization after OneWeb and Jio.
Description:
- Established by: Government of India (2020)
- Nodal Ministry/Department: Department of Space (DoS)
- Type: Autonomous, single-window agency
- Purpose: To enable, promote, authorise, and supervise the participation of Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs) in the Indian space sector.
Key Functions:
- Acts as a facilitator between ISRO and private entities.
- Authorises private sector participation in:
- Development of satellites and launch vehicles
- Provision of space-based services
- Use or co-development of ISRO infrastructure
- Supports startups, academia, and industry through:
- Access to testing and launch facilities
- Promotion of innovation and R&D
- Simplified regulatory approvals
Headquarters:
- Location: Bopal, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Recent Update (May 2025):
- Tamil Nadu became the third Indian state (after Karnataka and Gujarat) to launch a Space Industrial Policy to attract private investments and support IN-SPACe’s mission.
- Key ISRO facilities in Tamil Nadu:
- ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) – Mahendragiri, Tirunelveli (Cryogenic & Liquid Propulsion)
- Upcoming Spaceport – Kulasekarapattinam, Thoothukudi
- Space Technology Incubation Centre (STIC) – NIT Trichy
| Starlink: Starlink is a satellite-based Internet service operated by SpaceX, aiming to deploy 42,000 satellites in low Earth orbit.Starlink currently has around 7,000 satellites in orbit, providing coverage in over 100 countries.Starlink can provide Internet connectivity in remote areas where traditional methods like fiber-optic cables are unavailable.India, with over 670 million people without Internet access, stands to benefit significantly from Starlink’s broadband service. |
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