1. Preamble: .................................................................................................................................1
2. Spacecom Policy 2020 Norms ..................................................................................................2
3. Participation of Indian entities in space based communication activities ....................7
4. Authorizations for Space based Communications ....................................................................7
4.1 Authorizations ......................................................................................................8
A. Establishment of space based systems for communications over India - using
Indian orbital resources .....8
B. Establishment of space based systems for communications over India - using
Non-Indian orbital resources ......9
C. Establishment of space based systems for communications exclusively outside
India ....9
D. Establishment and utilization of NGSO communication systems.....10
E. Establishment of Ground Segments for Space Asset Operations .... 11
4.2 Applications for seeking authorizations ..... 11
4.3 Other Considerations for Authorization ..... 11
5. Realization of space based communication systems for secured and societal communications..... 12
6. Utilization of operational systems and emphasis on research and development ...... 12
7. Protection and enhancement of orbital resources ....... 13
8. Provision of timely and responsive regulatory environment ...... 14

ANNEXURE: Template application forms for authorizations (Form A to Form E)