Elon Musk’s SpaceX urges India to allow satellite tech for rural internet; wants E&V bands: Report

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX has urged the Indian government to give approvals for providing satellite-based internet services in remote areas of India and suggested that E- and V-bands be opened up for satellite providers, as per a report by Medianama.

The development comes close on the heels of a new draft Spacecom policy floated by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) that will enable private Indian firms to use existing space assets for providing communication services as well as for developing new systems, launch satellites, and sell services to foreign customers.