MEASAT Global Berhad (MEASAT), a space technology company from Malaysia has received approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) to provide its satellite services in India. These services will be offered through NewSpace India Limited (NSIL).
With IN-SPACe’s authorization, MEASAT is now able to offer space-based communications and broadcasting services in the Indian market, in line with requirements of the Indian Space Policy for foreign satellite operators, the duo said in a statement on Tuesday.
Through NSIL, MEASAT provides satellite services to pay-TV companies and broadcasters in India. This helps deliver over 600 TV channels and reach more than 11 million direct-to-home (DTH) viewers in the country.
MEASAT also helps share video content across Asia, Australia, Africa, and Southern Europe.
“MEASAT is honored to receive authorization from IN-SPACe to offer satellite services in India through NSIL,
“We have worked with NSIL in various capacities and are pleased to continue expanding and strengthening our collaboration with them,” said Yau Chyong Lim, Chief Operating Officer, MEASAT.
According to him, their vast experience in India will be a key advantage for MEASAT in leveraging their capabilities and satellite fleet to support current and future client needs.
“Whether it is in broadcasting, bridging the rural communications gap, or other uses, we are confident that MEASAT’s portfolio of services has broad potential for application in this region in the coming years,” he added.
Radhakrishnan Durairaj, who was the Chairman and Managing Director of NSIL at the time, said the company is happy to receive IN-SPACe’s approval for MEASAT to provide satellite services in India. He also said they are glad to partner with MEASAT in the Indian market.
“Through the availability of MEASAT’s capacity, Indian broadcasters will be able to access one of the strongest satellite neighborhoods in the Asia Pacific to offer a wide range of content to a global audience,
“As a long-time partner of MEASAT, we hope these international collaborations will further contribute to achieving India’s national goals for the space industry besides helping local businesses in other sectors reach their growth targets,” he added.
MEASAT is a space technology company that provides satellite services in Malaysia, Asia, and Australia.
Its satellites at the important 91.5°E position help deliver Direct-To-Home TV channels to more than 20 million viewers in the region.
MEASAT offers many services like cellular network support, corporate networks, and fast internet.
It is also an official seller of Starlink services, which helps it reach more customers and offer more options.
NSIL is a government company under India’s Department of Space. It operates India’s satellites, with 12 working communication satellites and a large amount of satellite capacity to cover India.
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