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I did some search on Indian Govts regulation on satellite based services
Came across a pdf by IN-SPACE (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre)
IN-SPACe is an autonomous agency under the Department of Space, Government of India, established to promote and regulate private sector participation in space activities.
Attached pdf
It was too long so asked GPT to simplify the security related procedures mentioned
It said
Security-Related Procedures and Norms for Satellite-Based Communication in the NGP Authorization Document
The document outlines several security norms and procedures for satellite-based communication services, including encryption, data access control, national security measures, and station regulations. Here are the key security-related aspects:
1. Onboard Security and Data Protection
Satellites with payloads providing Primary Data with ≤30 cm Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) must have encryption mechanisms to prevent unauthorized reception or dissemination.
Security measures must be in place for communication payloads to protect sensitive data from interception or misuse.
2. Mission Control Centers (MCC) & TT&C Stations
Satellite Control Centers (SCC) include:
Mission Control Centers (MCC) – Generates telecommand data for satellite operations.
Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) Stations – Used for uplinking/downlinking telemetry and control data.
TT&C and MCC stations must be located in India unless there are significant technical or business advantages in using an overseas station. However:
At least one MCC station must be in India.
The applicant must be able to cease operations from foreign MCC stations immediately if required for national security or geopolitical reasons.
Any change in the location of TT&C or MCC stations requires IN-SPACe approval.
The Government of India may prohibit TT&C/MCC station setups in certain sensitive regions.
3. National Security & Data Access
Data from TT&C and MCC stations, whether located in India or abroad, must be made available to IN-SPACe or other Indian government agencies on demand for national security purposes.
Ground stations receiving remote sensing or communication data must implement network security protocols, including:
Encryption.
Controlled data access to security agencies.
Compliance with Indian laws.
Operators must ensure that harmful interference with Indian satellite networks is minimized. IN-SPACe can suspend or terminate authorization if interference is not resolved.
4. Foreign Satellites & Security Compliance
Non-Indian satellites providing services in India must have an Indian subsidiary, joint venture, or authorized representative.
IN-SPACe authorization is mandatory for foreign satellite operators offering services in India.
The applicant must provide:
Security measures for Indian user data.
Mechanisms to cease operations quickly if required by Indian authorities.
Foreign operators must demonstrate that their MCC or TT&C stations do not pose security risks to India.
5. Space Object Registration & Regulatory Compliance
All satellites operating under Indian authorization must be registered in India's National Space Object Registry.
Operators must comply with:
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) regulations.
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) spectrum coordination.
If security concerns arise, IN-SPACe can revoke, suspend, or modify authorizations.
It’s all fun and games until Musk or his Govt goes rouge on India.
Which they will eventually so doesn’t matter if we allow them or not we need counter measures for same as china are also working on starlink system.
For now I see Starlink type even regional system coverage out of capabilities of Indian state but for now we can start working on counter measures like the one
Gen AI suggesting:
To disable a microsatellite at 400-500 km altitude, a high-power solid-state or chemical laser (e.g., fiber laser or COIL) operating in the near-infrared (~1 µm) is likely required. For structural or thermal disablement, the laser would need 20-50 MW of continuous power, or a pulsed system with equivalent energy delivery (e.g., 100 kJ pulses). Sensor blinding could be achieved with less power (100 kW to 1 MW), but wouldn’t fully disable the satellite. These estimates assume advanced optics and favorable conditions; real systems might need even higher power to account for inefficiencies and variability.
