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Viasat completes first satellite broadband upgrade on military Sealift fleet

The upgraded broadband architecture necessitates the deployment of two distinct terminals—a state-of-the-art Ka-band terminal sourced from Cobham and an internally developed L-band terminal crafted by Viasat. This dual-band network infrastructure underscores Viasat's dedication to providing robust and resilient connectivity solutions tailored to meet the exacting demands of maritime operations.

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India sets sights on surge in civil and commercial launches

The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), serving as the pivotal regulatory agency, released the comprehensive launch manifest on February 8th, delineating a strategic roadmap for India's transformative journey in space exploration and commerce.

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India successfully launches INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite with GSLV rocket

Echoing the sentiments of achievement, Mr. Tomy Joseph, the mission director, celebrated the GSLV rocket's newfound reliability, humorously christened as the "Naughty Boy." This moniker, alluding to past setbacks, now embodies the rocket's remarkable transformation into a disciplined and dependable vehicle for India's space aspirations.

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Supreme Court declares Electoral Bonds unconstitutional

Under the provisions of the scheme, only political parties registered under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and those securing not less than 1 per cent of the votes polled in the last elections to the Lok Sabha or a state legislative assembly were eligible to receive electoral bonds.

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Qantas Airways braces for strike amidst pilot dispute

Qantas took a decisive step by lodging an "intractable bargaining application" with the Fair Work Commission. This strategic move underscores the company's resolve to break the deadlock through external arbitration, signaling a pivot towards legal intervention as negotiations reach an impasse.

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Government intervention to ease airspace congestion at Mumbai airport

The Ministry of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the Airport Authority of India, issued directives to mitigate airspace congestion. These directives, communicated through Notice to Air Men (NOTAMs) effective from January 2, 2024, imposed restrictions on air traffic movements during HIRO and non-HIRO periods, reducing permissible flights per hour.

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Intuitive machines poised for historic Lunar Lander launch

Intuitive Machines has two additional lunar lander missions in the pipeline, with IM-2 tentatively slated for the fourth quarter and IM-3 earmarked for early 2025. Altemus emphasizes the company's readiness to adapt and incorporate lessons learned from IM-1 into future missions, reaffirming its commitment to continual improvement and innovation.

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