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Starlink Partnership: Meghalaya Becomes Third State
Meghalaya becomes the third Indian state after Maharashtra and Gujarat to formally partner with Starlink. The development highlights growing adoption of satellite internet services in India.
Satellite Internet:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Starlink | Has been launched in 2019 by SpaceX and provides for deployment of up to 42000 satellites in Low Earth Orbit. |
| Definition | Is internet service delivered through satellites placed in Geostationary Orbit or Non-Geostationary Orbit. |
| Orbit Types | Comprises Geostationary Orbit and Non-Geostationary Orbit including Low Earth Orbit and Medium Earth Orbit. |
| Transmission Mode | Provides for wireless data transmission without reliance on terrestrial cables or fiber infrastructure. |
| Infrastructure Components | Comprises space segment of satellites, ground segment of control and gateway stations, and user segment of communication terminals. |
| Global Reach | Provides for connectivity in remote and underserved regions lacking terrestrial infrastructure. |
| Deployment Advantage | Provides for rapid deployment requiring only power supply and unobstructed sky. |
| Disaster Resilience | Provides for quick restoration of communication and backup during failure of terrestrial networks. |
| Regulatory Authority | Is regulated by the Department of Telecommunications under the Unified Licence regime. |
| Spectrum Recommendation | Provides for Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recommending spectrum assignment terms. |
| Space Regulation | Is promoted, authorised, and supervised by Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre for private space activities. |