Reliance Jio plans 1,650-satellite LEO network for broadband services

Reliance Jio is planning to develop and launch its own low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation of 1,600-1,650 satellites at an altitude of about 650 kilometres in the next two-three years to offer broadband and direct-to-device services, said people with knowledge of the development.

The Mukesh Ambani-led company has submitted a proposal to this effect to space regulator Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), which is evaluating the configuration and technical architecture, they said.