Space regulator nod must from April 2025 for use of non-Indian satellites

The government advises private television channel broadcasters to get IN-SPACe authorisation for non-Indian satellites by April 1, 2025. Following the Indian Space Policy-2023 and May NGP issuance, existing services continue until March 31, 2025. From April 2025, only authorised GSO/NGSO satellites can provide services. New capacity in C, Ku, Ka bands requires authorisation through an Indian Entity.