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Prelims level: Starlink Project
Why in the News?
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, denied claims that militants in Manipur (India) were using his Starlink satellite internet technology after the Indian Army and police seized Starlink devices alongside weapons.
Starlink’s involvement in Terrorism:
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What is Starlink?
- Starlink is a satellite internet service developed by SpaceX, designed to provide broadband internet via a network of low Earth orbit satellites.
- Satellites are launched ensuring low latency and high-speed connections compared to traditional satellite internet.
- Starlink uses a large constellation of satellites, each equipped with phased array antennas and parabolic antennas to boost capacity.
- SpaceX has plans to launch 42,000 satellites, which will create a mega-constellation to provide global coverage.
Does Starlink have regulatory approval in India?
- Starlink does not yet have regulatory approval in India.
- India’s regulatory framework restricts the use of foreign satellite communication services, especially for non-commercial purposes.
- Starlink is however operational in more than 60 countries, including neighboring countries like Bangladesh and Bhutan (where it plans to start operations in 2025).
PYQ:[2016] Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How the application of this technology helped India in its socio-economic development? |
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