Thaicom Public Company Limited (Thaicom), a leading satellite and space technology company in Asia, announced that its subsidiary, IPSTAR (India) Private Limited (IPSTAR India), received approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) on December 5, 2024, to provide satellite services using Thaicom’s satellites in India.
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IN-SPACe is an agency under the Department of Space, Government of India, responsible for promoting, enabling, authorizing, and supervising non-government entities that engage in space activities. According to the new Indian space policy, IN-SPACe has authorized IPSTAR India to provide satellite services using existing Thaicom satellites, including Thaicom 4 at 119.5° East and Thaicom 8 at 78.5° East.
Additionally, the agency has further authorized Thaicom's upcoming satellite, Thaicom 9, which features advanced technology and is set to launch in 2025. Thaicom's satellite services will focus on delivering broadband solutions to improve India's digital infrastructure, targeting rural and underserved areas with connectivity challenges. This initiative aims to reduce the digital gap in the region and meet the increasing demand for satellite services in India.
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Patompob (Nile) Suwansiri, Thaicom’s CEO, highlighted the significance of this milestone for Thaicom, emphasizing the company's longstanding commitment to the Indian market.
Thaicom has been offering satellite services in India since 1997 and is dedicated to serving the country in the long run. Suwansiri believes that Thaicom's expertise in the satellite industry and dedication to delivering broadband services will enable the company to meet India's growing demand for connectivity.
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