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  • Nov 23, 2023
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ONEWEB INDIA

Why in the News? 

OneWeb India, backed by Bharti Group, has received regulatory approval from IN-SPACe, the Indian space regulator, to launch Eutelsat OneWeb’s commercial satellite broadband services in India.

Source: Scribd.com

Pioneering Authorization 

  • OneWeb India becomes the first organization to obtain this authorization, marking a significant milestone in the deployment of satellite broadband services in the country.

Low Earth Orbit Operator 

  • Eutelsat OneWeb, operating in low earth orbit, is part of the Eutelsat Group. IN-SPACe, based in Ahmedabad, has granted the authorization, allowing the provisioning of satellite capacity for communication services in India.

Validity and Spectrum Assignment: 

  • The authorization holds a validity period of five years, contingent upon the Department of Telecommunication’s assignment of spectrum for both gateway and user terminal operations.

Digital India Initiative: 

  • Sunil Bharti Mittal expresses satisfaction, emphasizing that the regulatory green light aligns with India’s goal of universal internet connectivity, supporting the vision of a Digital India.

IN-SPACe’s Role: 

As the agency responsible for regulating space activities in India, IN-SPACe plays a crucial role in granting authorizations for space-related endeavours, contributing to the nation’s technological advancement.