IN-SPACe Invites NGEs for GSO Satellite Project

On 31st July, 2024, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) issued an announcement of opportunity (AO) inviting non-government entities (NGEs) to establish and operate a geosynchronous orbit (GSO) communication satellite system, opening new avenues for private participation in India’s space sector.

The AO aims to identify a company that can own and operate a GSO satellite, enhancing India’s capabilities in space communications.
Interested NGEs can apply for access to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) filing, which is essential for establishing and operating space objects in GSO.
The satellite system will support various applications, including broadcasting, broadband services, meteorology, and global positioning.
IN-SPACe is focusing on unutilized and underprocessed Indian ITU filings, which are currently in the coordination stage under Indian administration.