Elon Musk’s Starlink seeks India approval, says it will help ‘least served’
Elon Musk's Starlink has resubmitted an application to Indian authorities for its Gen 2 satellite constellation. The company aims to provide direct-to-device connectivity to underserved rural communities in India.
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This move represents a significant effort by SpaceX to enter the massive Indian satellite communication market, which is currently seen as a key growth area for global tech firms.
Elon Musk’s Starlink has renewed efforts to launch satellite communication services in India. According to a report by Economic Times, the company is resubmitting an application to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN‑SPACe) for approval of its Gen 2 constellation. The new system would operate at altitudes of 340–615 km in low earth orbit and introduce direct‑to‑device (D2D) connectivity, a feature Musk has touted as critical for reaching underserved communities.What Elon Musk said about Starlink’s India launchElon Musk underscored the importance of Starlink’s India push in a recent post on X, saying the service would help the “least served” communities.
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