{
  "id": 2095497,
  "title": "Starlink Reapplies For IN-SPACe Nod For 30,000-Satellite Gen 2 Network: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/starlink-reapplies-for-in-space-nod-for-30-000-satellite-gen-2",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T06:25:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Inc42",
    "slug": "inc42",
    "url": "https://inc42.com/buzz/starlink-reapplies-for-in-space-nod-for-30000-satellite-gen-2-network-report/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Elon Musk's SpaceX has resubmitted an application to India's space regulator, IN-SPACe, for permission to launch its second-generation Starlink satellite network, which will consist of nearly 30,000 low Earth orbit satellites. This comes after the regulator previously approved only the first-generation constellation, comprising 4,408 LEO satellites, in July 2025. The new application was reported by the Economic Times, who cited unnamed sources. The proposed Gen 2 constellation will offer direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity, enabling smartphones to connect directly to satellites without relying on terrestrial networks. This could extend mobile internet access to remote and underserved areas. The renewed request aligns with India's government considering opening new spectrum bands for satellite communications and establishing regulatory guidelines for D2D services, a process overseen by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). However, the approval process is pending as the company awaits spectrum allocation and security clearances. Starlink had already secured a global mobile personal communication by satellite license from the Department of Telecommunications and IN-SPACe's approval for its Gen 1 network. But commercial launch remains unattainable until remaining regulatory requirements are fulfilled. Competing satellite internet providers include Eutelsat OneWeb, Amazon Leo, and Reliance Jio, which plans to launch a network of approximately 1,600 LEO satellites.",
  "summary": "Elon Musk-led Starlink has reapplied to India’s space regulator for authorisation of its second-generation satellite constellation, which will include direct-to-device…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}