MEASAT Partners with NewSpace India Limited

18 September 2024

MEASAT Global Berhad is collaborating with NewSpace India Limited (“NSIL”) to support its business in India through a Collaboration Agreement signed at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024 today.

NSIL, a government-owned company under India’s Department of Space, is responsible for owning and operating its fleet of communication satellite and provide services to users from both Government and private sectors. NSIL is also mandated to deliver other space[1]based products and services derived from Indian Space Programme to global clients, as well as fostering growth within India’s space industry.

Leveraging NSIL’s support to strengthen its presence in the Indian market; this partnership enables MEASAT to offer its satellite capacity for broadcasters, DTH operators, and other services in near future. Domestic services will utilise MEASAT-3b Ku-Band, while regional connectivity will be provided through MEASAT-3d Global C-Band, ensuring robust and reliable coverage across the region.

“MEASAT is pleased to strengthen the business relationship and expand the collaboration with NSIL, who has been our partner for more than 5 years. It is exciting to see the Indian Government’s commitment to grow the space industry and we are keen to leverage our capabilities and reliable satellites to support the needs of current and future clients in the country. The success of our CONNECTme satellite broadband service in helping to close the connectivity gap in rural Malaysia could be replicated in India through this partnership.

We are also keen to tap on NSIL’s launch service capability and other services to support MEASAT’s initiatives in the region,” said Ganendra Selvaraj, Chief Commercial Officer, MEASAT.

A. Arunachalam, Director, NewSpace India Limited, added: “We are delighted with this expansion of our relationship with MEASAT. NSIL is committed to meet the demands of users in Indian Market and hence it would continue the successful business activities with international satellite solutions providers like MEASAT in line with India’s national goals.

Together, we will also drive new capacity offerings for existing customers and new business in India, which in turn, helps them achieve their own growth targets.”