ISRO to launch US satellite to enable voice calls via smartphones from Space

The Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) will most likely launch an American communications satellite, which will allow phone calls to be made directly from space. This will be the first time when a US company introduces a massive communications satellite in a rocket from India, according to a report by NDTV. As of now, India has launched only small satellites manufactured by American entities. More

(Source: Mint - Jan 2)