Jio Targets September 2027 Test Launch For 1,600-Satellite LEO Network

Reliance Jio is targeting September 2027 for the test launch of satellites for its proposed 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, as the telecom giant steps up its satellite broadband play. The test launch will involve placing a few satellites in orbit to evaluate the network’s hardware, software, and other technologies before mass deployment begins in early 2028, the Economic Times reported. Jio plans to deploy around 400-450 satellites by 2030 and complete the constellation by 2