# Reliance Industries is considering a big-bang entry into the satellite communications space.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-05 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Reliance Industries is planning a multi-billion dollar entry into the low earth orbit satellite sector.
- Six specialized teams within Jio Platforms are working on satellites, launches, payloads, and user terminals.
- Reliance has started engaging with India's DoT to file for orbital slots at the ITU.
- Reliance is considering both building its own constellation and acquiring satellite entities with existing infrastructure.
- No official launch timeline or investment figure has been finalized as plans remain exploratory.

**Companies:** Reliance Industries, Jio Platforms, Starlink, Amazon Leo, Eutelsat OneWeb, AST SpaceMobile, Sateliot, Bharti Group, SES
**Countries:** India, China

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