ISRO to send up US satellite for smartphone calls from space

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An American company will be introducing a massive communications satellite in a dedicated Indian rocket from India,


ISRO to send up US satellite for smartphone calls from space 

India plans to launch a US satellite that will facilitate phone calls directly from outer space. This will be the first occasion where a US firm is employing an Indian rocket for such a venture. The satellite is expected to be produced by AST SpaceMobile. 

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is poised to deploy an American communication satellite that will permit calls to be made straight from space. 


This event will signify the first instance of a US company deploying a large communication satellite into orbit with an Indian rocket, as reported by NDTV. Up until now, India has only sent up smaller satellites made by American manufacturers. 


"In February or March, we will be launching a US communication satellite aimed at mobile connectivity. This satellite will facilitate voice communication through mobile devices. It's set to be an intriguing mission," Union Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh stated, according to the report. 

AST SpaceMobile will be the satellite’s producer 

Nevertheless, there hasn't been an official verification of the American company responsible for creating the communication satellite. Experts speculate that AST SpaceMobile, a company based in Texas, is likely to conduct the launch of the satellite from Sriharikota, as noted in the report. AST SpaceMobile has indicated that users can make voice calls using any smartphone. Other satellite-based internet and calling services generally require their users to purchase dedicated devices or terminals, like those from Starlink. 

During an investor call last year, Abel Avellan, the CEO of AST SpaceMobile, confirmed the intention to use the Geo-synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) to send a single Block 2 Bluebird satellite into space, as reported by US media sources. 


The Bluebird satellite will feature a 64 square-meter antenna, which is about half the length of a football field. It will weigh around 6,000 kg.

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