As part of Space Sector reforms announced by the Govt. of India in June 2020, NSIL was mandated to build, launch, own, and operate satellites in “Demand-driven mode” to meet the service needs of the user. As part of this, NSIL successfully undertook its 1st Demand-driven satellite mission, GSAT-24 in June 2022, wherein the capacity onboard the satellite was fully secured by M/s TataPlay.
GSAT-24 mission was fully funded by NSIL. Presently, NSIL owns and operates 11 communication satellites in orbit. Along similar lines, during 2nd quarter of 2024, NSIL will be undertaking the GSAT-20 satellite mission to offer cost-effective Ka-Ka band HTS capacity primarily for meeting the Broadband, as well as IFMC and cellular backhaul service needs. The bulk of the HTS capacity on-board GSAT-20 satellite has already been secured by Indian service providers.
GSAT-20 offers Ka-Ka band HTS capacity with 32 beams having Pan-India coverage including A&N and Lakshadweep islands. NSIL is realizing the GSAT-20 satellite through ISRO and will be launched onboard Falcon-9 under a Launch service contract between M/s NSIL and M/s SpaceX, USA. GSAT-20 weighing 4700 kg, offers an HTS capacity of nearly 48Gpbs. The satellite has been specifically designed to meet the demanding service needs of remote/ unconnected regions.
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