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Posted on: 17 Aug, 10:29 PM

Centre notifies liberalised FDI norms for space sector

The government has notified amendments to the foreign direct investment policy in the space sector to attract offshore investors in satellite... Key Points

The Tribune India

Eutelsat OneWeb looks to pull ahead of Starlink, Jio in satellite broadband race

Top company officials said Eutelsat OneWeb has received the demo or 'trial' satellite spectrum in both the 'Ka' and 'Ku' bands for a 90-day span via the administrative route at a nominal application fee. To be sure, unlike rival Starlink, which will directly offer retail users satellite internet services, Eutelsat OneWeb will operate purely on a B2B model. Key Points

‘North Korea’s first spy satellite Malligyong-1 is alive, can manoeuvre,’ says space expert

After 2 failures, Pyongyang finally placed Malligyong-1 in orbit in Nov. Netherlands’ satellite expert Marco Langbroek said North Korea has successful control over it. Key Points

satellite of school bus's size to hit earth this week! Check details here

A satellite is all set to crash into earth this week. The satellite is said to have a size that of a school bus. Key Points

‘Matured boy’ GSLV rocket successfully injects meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS into orbit

INSAT-3DS aims to augment study of Earth’s surface and oceanic observations, says ISRO. A Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle carrying a third generation... Key Points

The Tribune India

India's first spy satellite made by local private player set for SpaceX liftoff

India's first military grade spy satellite, manufactured by the domestic private sector, is ready and has been shipped for launch on a SpaceX rocket. The ground control in Bengaluru will direct the satellite's path and process imagery. It will provide imagery with 0.5-metre spatial resolution. The satellite has been built in partnership with Satellogic. Key Points

ISRO launches INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite onboard GSLV-F14 rocket

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite aboard a GSLV-F14 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday. INSAT-3DS is a follow-on mission of the third-generation meteorological satellite, fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, and aimed at placement in a geostationary orbit. This marks ISRO's second mission of 2024, following the successful launch of the PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT mission on January 1st. Key Points

INSAT-3DS launch today: What does ISRO aim to achieve with this mission?

The countdown for the launch of INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite onboard a GSLV has commenced, Isro said on Friday. The lift-off for the GSLV-F14 in its 16th mission is scheduled at 5.35 pm on Saturday from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The INSAT-3DS satellite is a follow-on mission of the third generation meteorological satellite to be placed in a geostationary orbit, and it is fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. “GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS Mission: 27.5 hours countdown leading to the launch on February 17, 2024 at 17.35 hrs has commenced” Isro said. This is the second mission for the Bengaluru headquartered space agency in 2024 after the successful launch of PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT mission on January 1. Key Points

ISRO to launch INSAT-3DS Meteorological satellite today: Check launch time and significance

ISRO is set to launch the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite today, aimed at enhancing weather forecasting and disaster warning capabilities. The satellite, part of the GSLV F14 mission, will be launched from Sriharikota spaceport at 5.35 pm Saturday. INSAT-3DS will provide crucial data for monitoring Earth's surface, oceanic observations, and atmospheric parameters. The mission, fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, marks a significant milestone in India's space exploration efforts. Key Points

ISRO gears up for launch of meteorological satellite, flags it off to Sriharikota spaceport

The satellite is a user-funded project with the Ministry of Earth Science (MoES), configured around ISRO's I-2k bus platform with a lift-off mass of 2275 kg. Indian Industries have significantly contributed in the making of the satellite. Key Points

View: Telecom connections just got better

The Telecommunications Bill 2023 is seen as a positive step, particularly for satellite services, as it introduces the provision for administrative assignment of spectrum, aligning with global practices. The shift away from spectrum auctions for satellite services is observed in countries like the US, Brazil, Australia, Germany, Britain, and Taiwan. Key Points

The Economic Times

satellite communication not a threat to telcos, says Bharti Airtel managing director Gopal Vittal

Satellite communication, commonly called satcom, is not a threat to telecom operators as the services will be complimentary and the pricing will always be at a premium to mobile. Bharti Airtel managing director Gopal Vittal explains the benefits of satellite services and the impact of the new telecom bill. Key Points

India to allot satellite internet airwaves without auction in win for Musk

The proposal was included in a new draft bill for the telecommunications sector, which seeks to replace the 138-year old Indian Telegraph Act that currently governs the sector. The bill was tabled for approval in parliament on Monday. While Starlink and its global peers like Amazon's Project Kuiper, and the British government-backed OneWeb would rejoice in the move, it is a setback to Mukesh Ambani, Asia's wealthiest, who runs Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio. Key Points

South Korea confirms first spy satellite in orbit

South Korea had no military reconnaissance satellites of its own in space and has partially resorted to the United States' spy satellites to monitor moves by North Korea. South Korea's Defense Ministry described the launch as successful, saying the satellite had a communication with an overseas ground station. Key Points

Trai recommendation on satcom spectrum, other subjects after chairperson appointment

Trai is also working on several key subjects including framework for allocation of spectrum in E and V bands where telecom players and internet companies have been at loggerheads over methods to allocate spectrum. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will issue its recommendation on satellite spectrum allocation methodology and other pending matters after the appointment of a regular chairperson, an official source said. Key Points

The Tribune India

Jio Satcom, OneWeb get internet services licence

Jio satellite Communications and OneWeb will need access to spectrum to provide services directly on the consumer terminal on which the decision is still pending. satellite companies have been demanding allocation of spectrum without auction, while Jio and Vodafone Idea have been pushing for spectrum allocation only through auction. Key Points

Satcom services will become mainstream soon: Qualcomm, MediaTek among companies developing chipsets

Currently, satcom through mobile devices is primarily used for coverage in emergency situations and is limited to messages. But in a couple of years, people will be able to get calls and broadband, too. Leading chipmakers Qualcomm and MediaTek said they have already developed chipsets supporting satellite connectivity. Key Points

Viasat says it will not replace satellite that malfunctioned

Viasat (VSAT.O) said it expects to recover less than 10% of the planned throughput on ViaSat-3 F1, its satellite that malfunctioned during deployment in July, but it was confident it could meet the needs of its customers without replacing it. Key Points

Govt may let satcom companies provide wireless service

The move to grant mobility services authorisation to Global Mobile Personal Communication by satellite Services (GMPCS) licence holders will potentially pave the way for companies such as Elon Musk-owned Starlink - which has applied for the licence - to compete with mobile service providers, experts said. An inter-ministerial panel involving the ministries of defence and home affairs, departments of telecommunications and space, and the cabinet secretariat will decide on the matter after security clearance, officials aware of the details told ET. Key Points

Focus: US space startups' latest struggles marked by layoffs, shake-ups

U.S. space startups have slashed workforces and restructured operations to survive amid an investment drought that has grounded once-lofty aspirations. Key Points

ISRO rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites lifts off from Sriharikota

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a Polar satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on 28 February. The mission is being conducted by commercial arm NewSpace India Limited and is designed to support the satellite imagery requirements of various Singapore government agencies. Key Points

Countdown for launch of PSLV-C56 commences

The countdown for the launch of Singapore's DS-SAR satellite and six co-passenger satellites on board a PSLV rocket began at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on Saturday, the Indian Space Research Organisation said. Tomorrow's mission follows the PSLV-C55/TeLEOS-2 mission, which was successfully launched in April to cater to the customers in Singapore by the Bengaluru-headquartered space agency. Key Points

Isro PSLV-C56 launch on Sunday: What all is India sending to space this time?

The PSLV-C56, configured in its core-alone mode similar to the previous PSLV-C55 mission, will carry the DS-SAR satellite as its primary payload. But, there is more. Key Points

ISRO has a busy 2023 as it sets its sights on the sun

The calendar year 2023 is a busy one for the Indian space agency launching rockets and satellites as well as testing various systems to power future rockets for its human space mission. The Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for a commercial launch -- carrying third party satellites to orbit for a fee -- with its Polar satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) later this month. Key Points

Auction not best method to allocate satellite spectrum: Mukul Rohatgi

Broadband India Forum (BIF) had sought Rohatgis views on whether the law requires that the only way to allocate satellite spectrum is auction. He replied, “No.” BIF also asked whether allocation of satellite spectrum for space-based communication services through a non-auction, administrative route, be permissible in law. Rohatgi said, “Yes.” ET has seen a copy of the 18-page legal opinion. Key Points

OneWeb to soon seek trial spectrum to test satellite tech

OneWeb is striving to get the first mover advantage over the likes of Elon Musks Starlink, Jeff Bezosled Amazon and Reliance Jio in the still nascent India satcom market with a high growth potential. EY estimates the countrys space economy to grow to about $13 billion by 2025 from an annual revenue opportunity of around $1 billion now. Key Points

Apple iPhones may soon get satellite-powered internet and calling feature: Report

Apple is reportedly seeking to expand satellite-powered features on iPhones, according to an FCC filing from Apple partner Globalstar. The company may extend the feature to voice calls and internet connectivity. Key Points

OneWeb may unveil satellite broadband services by September

OneWeb, the UK-based LEO satellite constellation operator, is seeking to expand its broadband-from-space services to India by September 2022. The company has received approval from the Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to establish two satellite gateways in Mehsana and Chennai, from where it plans to deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband services. Key Points

ISRO GSLV NVS-1 Navic launch: What the successful deployment of the NVS-1 NavIC satellite means for India

ISRO GSLV NVS-1 Navic launch: We see what is the importance of NVS-1 NavIC satellite that was deployed for India's GPS self-reliance. We also learn about NavIC's role in enhancing navigation, its applications, and NVS-1's features like the Rubidium atomic clock. We also take a look at the PSLV-C55 mission and launch advancements of ISRO Key Points

Countdown for the PSLV-C55/TeLEOS-2 mission begins

The 44.4 metre tall rocket is scheduled for a lift-off from the first launch pad at 14.19 hrs at the spaceport, located about 135 kms from Chennai. The TeLEOS-2 is a synthetic aperture radar satellite developed under partnership between Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), representing the Government of Singapore and ST Engineering. Key Points