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Globalstar Applies to IN-SPACe for Satellite SOS in India

9 April 20251 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYGlobalstar Appliesto IN-SPACe forSatellite SOS inIndia9 April 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

US firm Globalstar began its India entry by applying to IN-SPACe, the nodal space authorisation body.

Key facts

  • Planned service: Emergency SOS via satellite, for distress messages and GPS sharing without cellular or Wi-Fi; enterprise services possible later.
  • GMPCS licence not yet applied for; TRAI is finalising satellite spectrum pricing recommendations.

Competitor status

PlayerStatus
Eutelsat OneWeb, Reliance JioApproved
Starlink, Amazon KuiperPending

Significance

  • More competition, global investment and faster reforms, per SIA-India.
  • Helps connect remote areas; Globalstar may team up with other handset makers.

Exam angle

  • IN-SPACe authorises; DoT licenses (GMPCS).

Test yourself

1. Globalstar applied to which Indian body to authorise its satellite constellation and operations?

IN-SPACe is the nodal space authorisation body.

2. Which licence from the Department of Telecommunications does Globalstar still need for spectrum and earth station gateways?

It had not yet filed for the GMPCS licence.

3. KPMG projects India's satcom sector to reach what size by 2028?

Growth is projected from $2.3 billion in 2024 to $20 billion.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 9 April 2025 (25 topics).

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