India likely to ban satellite operators linked to China over national security concerns
06 November 2025
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is reportedly moving to restrict satellite services from Chinese-linked operators, citing national security reasons.
According to anonymous sources, IN-SPACe has rejected applications from ChinaSat, APT Satellite (Apstar), and AsiaSat to provide satellite services in India.
Find out more MEASAT Advisor Bala Doraisamy honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by APSCC
05 November 2025
MEASAT Global Berhad has received further recognition from the Asia Pacific Space Community Council (APSCC), with its Advisor, Balakrishnan Doraisamy (Bala), being awarded the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th Annual APSCC Space Conference and Exhibition in Taipei.
APSCC, a non-profit organisation representing diverse sectors of the satellite and space industries — including private companies, government agencies, and academic institutions — hosts this prestigious awards event annually to honour visionaries and industry leaders whose innovations and strategic initiatives have significantly advanced the satellite and space sectors across Asia Pacific.
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BSNL and Viasat expand collaboration to support India’s low-altitude economy
28 October 2025
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Viasat India have announced an expanded partnership focused on advancing satellite-based IoT and UAV technologies to foster India's emerging low-altitude economy.
The collaboration aims to establish a dedicated Centre of Excellence for UAVs, IoT, and related innovations, with a special emphasis on commercial uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Viasat’s Velaris UAV service.
Find out more MEASAT forms strategic partnership with Chinese companies to launch IoT services
23 October 2025
MEASAT has announced a strategic alliance with Chinese firms Guodian Gaoke and StarWin to introduce Internet of Things (IoT) services supported by Guodian Gaoke’s ‘Tianqi’ low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
Under this agreement, MEASAT will act as the authorised service provider for Tianqi’s satellite-based IoT solutions within Malaysia, utilising its extensive market experience and distribution channels to facilitate commercial deployment starting next year.
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