As per industry sources, the recently formed space regulator Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has received over 22-24 proposals from Indian firms and institutions and four foreign companies.
This includes companies like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Bharti Group backed UK-based OneWeb.
The proposals being submitted range from permissions for ground stations, establishing satellite constellations to making and launching satellites, launch vehicles and providing applications.
While AWS has sought permission to set up ground stations and offer satellite-based services, OneWeb’s request is to establish a small satellite constellation and provide services.
Further, UAE based Archeron Group has sought permission to launch small satellites and Norway’s Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) wants to set up ground stations.
As far as the proposals from Indian companies are concerned, Tata’s NELCO has sought support for technology demonstration of low-earth orbit network services, while L&T has sought permission to undertake end-to-end role in the small satellite launch vehicle (SSLV).
Likewise, various other small companies and start-ups have also sought similar permissions.
