Meghalaya becomes the third Indian state after Maharashtra and Gujarat to partner with Starlink formally.
- Starlink was launched in 2019 by SpaceX and plans to have 42,000 satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
About Satellite Internet
- Definition: Satellite internet refers to the internet service provided through satellites placed in Geostationary Orbits (GSO) or Non-Geostationary Orbits (NGSO).
- LEO and MEO (Medium Earth Orbit) are NGSO.
- Unlike land-based internet services such as fiber, cable, etc., it doesn't rely on wires to transmit data. improving accessibility, deployment speed, and long-distance transmission.
- Infrastructure: It generally includes three segments:
- Space Segment: Includes network of several communication satellites.
- Ground segment: Includes satellite measurement and control networks, gateway stations, etc.
- User segment: Includes communication terminals used by users.
Advantages over existing land-based internet services:
- Global reach: Connects remote and underserved regions lacking fiber or cellular infrastructure.
- Rapid deployment: Requires only power and clear sky, avoiding costly and time-consuming civil works.
- Disaster resilience: Restores communication quickly and acts as backup when terrestrial networks fail.
Regulatory Landscape for Satellite Internet Services
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