SOURCE: AFI
A significant stride towards India’s burgeoning space economy has been taken with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) inviting non-government entities (NGEs) to establish a geosynchronous orbit (GSO) communication satellite system.
This groundbreaking move by the nodal agency under the Department of Space aims to encourage private sector participation in India’s space sector. By issuing an Announcement of Opportunity (AO), IN-SPACe is actively seeking applications from capable NGEs to leverage the potential of the GSO for various communication applications.
India holds valuable, unutilized ITU filings for GSO slots, which are currently under coordination. Through this AO, IN-SPACe offers NGEs the opportunity to access these filings, paving the way for them to own, establish, and operate GSO satellites for providing communication services.
This initiative aligns with the government’s vision of promoting a vibrant space ecosystem in India. By granting access to GSO slots, IN-SPACe is empowering private players to contribute to the nation’s space capabilities and drive innovation in the satellite communication domain.
This development is expected to stimulate investments, create new job opportunities, and foster a competitive environment in the Indian space industry. As the space sector continues to evolve, this move by IN-SPACe is poised to propel India as a global leader in satellite communications.