Last Updated: Jun 17, 2025, 09:42:00 PM IST Rate Story Synopsis Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met with SpaceX officials, including Gwynne Shotwell, to explore collaboration opportunities in satellite communications. Starlink, having received a satcom license, aims to support India's digital ambitions. The company awaits further approvals and spectrum allocation to begin offering broadband-from-space services, joining Eutelsat OneWeb and Reliance Jio-SES in the growing satcom market. Reuters Terming satcom as India’s next frontier in connectivity, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday met top officials at Elon Musk-owned SpaceX to discuss opportunities for collaboration to power the country’s digital ambitions through transformative satellite technologies. Starlink, which has been granted a satcom licence by the government, called it a great start to the journey. “Had a productive meeting with Ms. @Gwynne_Shotwell, President & COO of @SpaceX, on India’s next frontier in connectivity,” Scindia said on social networking site X. He said they delved into opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India’s soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country. “…satellite technologies are not just relevant, they’re transformative. Ms. Shotwell appreciated the licence granted to @Starlink, calling it a great start to the journey,” Scindia said. Live Events