Starlink knocks on India's door again for Gen 2 satellite network

•Elon Musk's Starlink reapplied to India's space regulator for a second-generation satellite constellation.

•The new application seeks authorisation for nearly 30,000 satellites in low Earth orbit with direct-to-device connectivity.

•Starlink's Gen 2 constellation offers newer capabilities, including direct-to-device connectivity, expanding coverage to remote areas.

•India is finalising its regulatory framework for direct-to-device services, with Trai and the government considering rules and spectrum allocation.