The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has issued an ‘Announcement of Opportunity’ (AO) inviting non-government entities (NGEs) to build, launch and use a telecommunications satellite.
The aim of this AO is to identify and empower eligible NGEs to utilise unallocated ITU filings. This filing process necessitates the submission of comprehensive technical details regarding the satellite, including its planned orbital position and frequency usage. The purpose is to coordinate orbital slots and frequencies to prevent interference among satellites.
Additionally, the AO for developing a telecommunications satellite closely follows another AO focused on the blue economy which aims to support projects that tackle significant challenges within the blue economy, such as enhancing ocean monitoring and mapping, improving maritime surveillance, and aiding disaster response efforts in coastal areas. The AO emphasises various sectors, including fisheries, marine biology, communications, shipping, surveillance, oceanography, and weather.
