Satellite communications
Elon Musk's satellite internet venture, Starlink, has received the final regulatory clearance to begin operations in India. The Indian government has granted the necessary approvals after months of internal discussions and assessments. This development marks a significant step forward in India's efforts to enhance digital connectivity,
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
Gilat Satellite Networks, a global leader in satellite networking technology, has announced that its Commercial Division has received over $22 million in orders from leading satellite operators worldwide. These new orders are scheduled for delivery over the next 12 months and reflect Gilat's growing role in enabling advanced
Musk, Elon
Starlink, a satellite internet provider owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has been granted a license to operate in India after almost three years since its initial application. This move clears the path for the company to launch its services across the country. With the launch expected within the next two
Musk, Elon
The Government of India has granted operating licenses to several satellite internet service providers, including Elon Musk's SpaceX-owned Starlink, marking a significant milestone in the country's push for widespread internet access. Starlink, a satellite-based internet solution, aims to deliver fast and low-latency broadband internet across the
Satellite communications
The Indian government has granted operating permission to SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, marking a significant development for the country's telecom sector. This move follows a meeting between Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX. The partnership aims to
Musk, Elon
Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, is expected to launch in India within the next two months, marking a significant development in the country's internet landscape. This move will offer a new high-speed connectivity option to Indian users, bridging the digital divide in remote and underserved
Musk, Elon
Starlink, the satellite-based internet service developed by SpaceX, has reportedly obtained a licence for satcom services in India. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) permit to the US company, marking it as the third company to secure the licence to offer
Musk, Elon
The Indian Department of Telecommunications has granted Elon Musk's Starlink a special GMPCS license, allowing the satellite internet company to provide services across the country. This marks the official entry of Starlink in the Indian communications market and paves the way for better internet access in remote areas.
Satellite communications
In a significant development, the Department of Telecom has granted a license to Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal's Bharti-backed OneWeb, paving the way for satellite internet services in India. This move, coupled with the subsequent approval for Elon Musk's Starlink, is expected to transform the country&
Broadband
Elon Musk's Starlink has achieved a major milestone in India, obtaining a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to commence operations. This groundbreaking move allows Starlink to cater to the country's vast and growing demand for reliable internet access, particularly in rural
Satellite communications
Exolaunch and SpaceX are set to continue collaborating on small satellite launches through 2028, with the companies signing new multi-year contracts for rideshare missions. The partnership has been fruitful, with Exolaunch launching over 160 contracts with SpaceX since 2020, successfully deploying more than 400 diverse satellites across 20 missions. The
Falcon 9 (Launch vehicle)
SpaceX has continued its prolific launch pace, deploying 26 additional Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This milestone brings the total number of Starlink satellites launched in 2025 to over 1,000, with the ambitious project aiming to provide fast and low-latency
