India, Sept. 8 -- 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 2035. It has also filed an application with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the orbital resources required for the network.

"Around 90-100 minimum coverage satellites are planned to be sent in two-three quart...