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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicSatellite Communications

Topic: Satellite Communications

India’s $44 billion space dream rests on getting SATCOM right

The Satellite Communication vertical is expected to contribute approximately $14.9 billion by 2033, with $12.7 billion projected from the domestic market and $2.2 billion from exports.

Why Starlink’s India troubles signal the next big battle for space internet

From its devices seized in Manipur to its contentious bid to enter India's satellite communication market, Elon Musk’s Starlink has set off alarm bells in India.

What is satellite spectrum allocation that led rivals Jio & Airtel to join hands against Starlink

Reliance Jio had written to Union telecom minister arguing TRAI incorrectly concluded satellite spectrum should be allocated and not auctioned. Bharti Airtel backed this stance.

Govt says it will allocate satcom spectrum administratively, despite auction calls by Jio, Airtel

Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said Tuesday at India Mobile Congress that TRAI will decide cost of spectrum. Starlink & Amazon's Kuiper prefer administrative allocation.

On Camera

The era of critical-minerals shortages is behind us. Era of gluts about to dawn

Size of Trump’s new $12 bn 'Project Vault' stockpile goes well beyond the wildest expectations, or indeed needs, of the critical minerals sector.

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

Defence budget through the years: Big leap for 2026-27, but what numbers since 1999 reveal

ThePrint’s analysis of all budgets from 1999-2026 shows that the capex as total share of defence budget was the highest under UPA I & II. Multifold jump in pension outlays.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.