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India Blocks Chinese Satellites, Boosts Domestic Broadcasting Security

11/7/2025

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India's National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) will block Chinese satellite operators from serving domestic broadcasters and teleport operators due to national security.
The shift requires explicit approval for foreign satellites, leading to rejection of new-service applications from Chinasat, APT Satellite, and AsiaSat.
Broadcasters such as Zee and JioStar are migrating to Indian GSAT satellites and US-based Intelsat to avoid disruptions by March 2026.

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Story summary

India's National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) will block Chinese satellite operators from serving domestic broadcasters and teleport operators due to national security.
The shift requires explicit approval for foreign satellites, leading to rejection of new-service applications from Chinasat, APT Satellite, and AsiaSat.
Broadcasters such as Zee and JioStar are migrating to Indian GSAT satellites and US-based Intelsat to avoid disruptions by March 2026.