Space regulator nod must from April 1 next year for use of non-Indian satellites

The Indian government has issued an advisory requiring satellite television broadcasters to obtain authorisation from IN-SPACe, India's space regulator, for using non-Indian satellites starting from April 1, 2025. This directive aligns with the Indian Space Policy-2023 implemented by IN-SPACe, which mandates that only authorised non-Indian satellites can provide services in India.