{
  "id": 5036941,
  "title": "Eutelsat OneWeb Seeks Urgent Security Nod To Launch Satcom Services In India: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/eutelsat-oneweb-seeks-urgent-security-nod-to-launch-satcom-services",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:01:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Inc42",
    "slug": "inc42",
    "url": "https://inc42.com/buzz/eutelsat-oneweb-seeks-urgent-security-nod-to-launch-satcom-services-in-india-report/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eutelsat OneWeb, a satcom services provider backed by the Bharti Group, has requested urgent security clearance to launch its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation in India, according to a report by the Economic Times. Many of OneWeb's satellites are nearing the end of their operational lives, and delays in service launch could render them useless. The company has been waiting for security approval for over 18 months after demonstrating compliance in January 2025. Despite submitting all required data and addressing queries from law enforcement agencies, the approval has not been granted. OneWeb, the first satellite operator to receive a General Mobility Personal Communications Services (GMPCS) licence in India in August 2021, aims to launch services in 2022 but has faced delays due to the Russia-Ukraine war and the need for Indian authorities' approval. The company has set up ground infrastructure, including gateways in Mehsana and Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, as well as points of presence in Mumbai and Chennai. Additionally, OneWeb operates a global constellation of over 600 LEO satellites, with some satellites being replaced as they reach the end of their operational lives. Other players, such as Elon Musk's Starlink and Jio Satellite, are also awaiting clearance to launch their services.",
  "summary": "Bharti Group-backed satcom services provider Eutelsat OneWeb has sought the immediate grant of security approval for its low Earth orbit…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}