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Elon Musk’s Starlink seeks India approval, says it will help ‘least served’

Starlink, founded by Elon Musk, is aiming to gain approval for its Generation 2 satellite constellation in India. This innovative system is designed to provide direct-to-device connectivity,.

Starlink, founded by Elon Musk, is aiming to gain approval for its Generation 2 satellite constellation in India. This innovative system is designed to provide direct-to-device connectivity, particularly benefiting underserved communities. After facing rejection due to compliance issues in its earlier application, Starlink is hopeful as India considers expanding its spectrum bands for satellite communications. Regulatory clearances for non-geostationary satellite providers are still under review.

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