Elon Musk's Starlink has reapplied for regulatory approval in India to deploy its advanced satellite network, aiming to enable direct mobile phone-to-satellite connectivity.
The application seeks approval for nearly 30,000 satellites
Aug 20, 2026
01:32 pm
What's the storyElon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, has reapplied to India's space regulator for permission to deploy its second-generation satellite network.
The application seeks approval for nearly 30,000 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and includes technology that could allow mobile phones to connect directly with these satellites.
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