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Reuters
8 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
India's space regulator picks Google-backed PixxelSpace for home-grown satellite constellation
Aug 12 (Reuters) - India's space regulator has picked a consortium led by Google-backed startup PixxelSpace to build a commercial home-grown constellation of earth observation satellites, with an investment of more than 12 billion rupees (nearly $137 million) over the next five years, it said on Tuesday. The consortium, comprising local space tech firms Piersight Space, Satsure Analytics India and Dhruva Space, will design, build, and operate the satellites, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) said. The PixxelSpace-led consortium won the project, outbidding Indian defence equipment makers Astra Microwave ( opens new tab and Bharat Electronics ( opens new tab. The Indian government wants to reduce its dependence on foreign systems, including the widely used U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS), and says its regional navigation satellite system, called NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), provides more accurate domestic navigation and that its use would benefit the economy. This is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's drive for self-reliance, which has also expanded the use of NavIC. India has also been pushing tech giants to make smartphones compatible with its home-grown navigation system within months, worrying the likes of Samsung, Xiaomi and Apple. ($1 = 87.6790 Indian rupees)
CNA
8 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
India's space regulator picks Google-backed PixxelSpace for home-grown satellite constellation
India's space regulator has picked a consortium led by Google-backed startup PixxelSpace to build a commercial home-grown constellation of earth observation satellites, with an investment of more than 12 billion rupees (nearly $137 million) over the next five years, it said on Tuesday. The consortium, comprising local space tech firms Piersight Space, Satsure Analytics India and Dhruva Space, will design, build, and operate the satellites, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) said. The PixxelSpace-led consortium won the project, outbidding Indian defence equipment makers Astra Microwave and Bharat Electronics. The Indian government wants to reduce its dependence on foreign systems, including the widely used U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS), and says its regional navigation satellite system, called NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), provides more accurate domestic navigation and that its use would benefit the economy. This is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's drive for self-reliance, which has also expanded the use of NavIC. India has also been pushing tech giants to make smartphones compatible with its home-grown navigation system within months, worrying the likes of Samsung, Xiaomi and Apple.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk's Starlink set to launch in India: Likely price, hardware requirement and more
Elon Musk's satellite broadband service Starlink has received final regulatory approval from India's space regulator, INSPACe. The Indian National Space Authorisation and Promotion Centre (INSPACe) has granted permission to Starlink Satellite Communications to offer internet services in the country using its first group of satellites called the Starlink Gen1 Constellation. Starlink now needs to get spectrum (airwaves) from the Indian government and set up ground stations to run its services. Further, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to give Starlink trial spectrum so it can complete security checks and show that it meets all the rules. Here's a look at expected launch date, hardware requirement, plans price and other details Starlink in India launch date (expected) While Starlink has not officially announced a launch date for its satellite internet services in India, reports suggest the service could roll out within the next three months. It is also expected that pre-orders of the internet service may open soon, allowing customers in India to book the service by paying a small upfront amount. Starlink in India hardware requirements Starlink hardware will be distributed in India through telecom players – Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio. Both firms have signed agreements with SpaceX ahead of Starlink's planned entry into the Indian market. The exact pricing of Starlink equipment in India has not been announced. In the United States, the standard Starlink kit is priced at $349 (approximately Rs 30,000), while the smaller Starlink Mini costs $599 (around Rs 43,000). In India, internet speeds are expected to vary between 25 Mbps and 220 Mbps, depending on the user's location and satellite coverage. Starlink in India pricing (expected) According to reports, Starlink plans to offer satellite internet kits with a price tag of Rs 33,000. Monthly subscription, on the other hand, may be priced around Rs 3,000-Rs 4,200.
Reuters
10-07-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Musk's Starlink receives India's final regulatory nod for launch
BENGALURU, July 9 (Reuters) - India's space regulator on Wednesday granted Starlink a licence to launch commercial operations in the country, clearing the only remaining regulatory hurdle for the satellite provider to enter the market. The Elon Musk-led firm has been waiting since 2022 for licences to operate commercially in India. Last month, it received a key license from India's telecom ministry to launch, but has been waiting for a go-ahead from India's space regulator. Starlink's licence is valid for five years, the country's space regulator Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) said. Reuters reported earlier in the day, citing sources, that Starlink had secured the licence from IN-SPACe. Starlink would be the third company to receive India's nod to enter the space, with India previously approving applications by Eutelsat's ( opens new tab OneWeb and Reliance Jio to provide services in the country. Starlink will now need to secure spectrum from the government, set up ground infrastructure, and also demonstrate through testing and trials that it meets the security rules it has signed up for. Musk and billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Jio clashed for months over how India should grant spectrum for satellite services. India's government sided with Musk that spectrum should be assigned and not auctioned.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Musk's Starlink gets nod to launch services in India
India's space regulator INSPACe has granted a licence to Elon Musk-run Starlink to offer space-based internet services in the country. "Indian National Space Authorisation and Promotion Centre (INSPACe) granted authorisation to M/s Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, New Delhi (SSCPL) for enabling provisioning of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites constellation, namely Starlink Gen1. The authorisation will enable SSCPL to provide satellite communication services in India," a statement from the space sector regulator said. The authorisation is valid for a five-year period from the date of authorisation (July 8) or the end of the operational life of the Gen1 constellation -- whichever is earlier.
