India, Aug. 20 -- Elon Musk-led Starlink has reapplied to India's space regulator for authorisation of its second-generation satellite constellation, which will include direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity capabilities.

The SpaceX-operated satellite internet company has sought approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) for a constellation comprising nearly 30,000 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, the Economic Times reported, citing sources.

The proposed satellites will operate at altitudes ranging from 340 kilometres to 615 kilometres.

Starlink had earlier sought approval for both its Gen 1 and Gen 2 constellations. However, IN-SPACe approved only the Gen 1 constellation, comprising 4,408 LEO s...