(Video) Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV) The Big Picture: Draft Spacecom Policy and India's Space Sector

Topic: Draft Spacecom Policy and India's Space Sector

Guest:

Dr. K. Sivan, Chairman, ISRO

Topic Description:

As the Union government gave its nod to bring reforms in the space sector by allowing private players' participation, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the draft of a new Spacecom Policy 2020. The policy will regulate the commercial use of satellites, orbital slots, and ground stations for communication needs. The policy also details how private players can get authorisation for setting up new communication satellites and ground stations. The private players in the space communication sector will also enable India to keep pace with the growing demand for satellite-based broadcasting, network connectivity, and global mobile personal communication.