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Pradeep Kumar

23/03/21 09:20 AM IST

Space-based remote sensing policies

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Liberalised geospatial policy & space-based remote sensing policies to do wonders for country

Highlights
  • According to the Spacecom policy draft, which will replace the existing Satcom Policy, the private Indian firms will be allowed to set up control centres outside India and use overseas space assets.
  • According to the prepared draft, the private firms will be able to establish tracking and command earth stations and satellite control centres in or outside India.
  • The companies will be able to offer the capacity to commercial and societal communications within the country as well as outside, they can also supply their systems and solutions to the International market.
  • Firms will also be able to avail of Indian resources from the designated entities under DoS on a commercial basis. While foreign resources can be used following the new norms.
  • The draft also adds that the satellite communication systems which can’t be in an open to all commercial domain will be brought into operation with the government’s involvement for sustainability.
Source: PIB

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