Tag: sovereign constellation
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Jio Explores Sovereign LEO Satellite Constellation to Expand Broadband Coverage Across India
India’s largest telecom operator, Jio Platforms, is evaluating the development of a sovereign low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation as part of a broader strategy to expand broadband connectivity across the country. The plan was outlined by Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, during the company’s shareholder meeting on June 19. Dual Satellite Strategy According…
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ESA Awards Kepler Prime Contract for HydRON Element 3 Optical Comms
Why Did ESA Select Kepler for Its Critical HydRON Element 3? The European Space Agency has awarded Toronto-based Kepler Communications the prime contractor role for HydRON Element 3, marking a significant milestone in Europe’s push for sovereign optical communications infrastructure. The selection positions the Canadian smallsat operator at the center of ESA’s most ambitious laser…