Tata Play adds 3rd Made-in-India satellite to its fleet

 Hyderabad: Tata Play will commence the use of the GSAT-24 satellite, which is now in its orbital position, from Tuesday. Tata Play had collaborated with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)for the launch of the satellite. The increased bandwidth will enable Tata Play to provide its users with a sharper picture and sound quality, and an ability to carry 50 per cent more channels. This would place it as the largest satellite bandwidth provider among DTH platforms. The inauguration ceremony was held at Tata Play’s Broadcast Centre in Chhatarpur, New Delhi.

 “This event unlocks one more step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat and self-reliance in space and communication,” said Apurva Chandra, secretary, ministry of information and broadcasting.

Indian Space Research Organisation chairman S. Somanath said the GSAT-24, a four-tonne class communication satellite built by Isro for providing DTH services, was fully operational at its maximum satellite capacity, following exhaustive in-orbit testing. “This achievement signifies a revolution in India's telecommunications space, driven by indigenous technology. It serves as a tribute to our nation's aerospace prowess and heralds India's successful entry into the demand driven mission segment,” Somanath said.