The Indian government got cold feet on Starlink just before SpaceX’s IPO

SpaceX’s plans to add millions of new subscribers to its satellite internet network could founder over the Indian government’s fears that the company will not obey its laws. SpaceX obtained a license to begin operating in India in 2025, after years of lobbying officials in New Delhi. While progress has been made towards a roll-out of the service there, Bloomberg now reports that Indian officials have paused the effort after SpaceX allowed Starlink access inside Iran despite not having legal …