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Pakistan Is Looking For Consultation for Starlink Registration
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Pakistan Is Looking For Consultation for Starlink Registration

The Pakistani government is taking steps to regulate satellite internet services, including Starlink registration. They plan to hire a consultant to develop a regulatory framework for these services. This move comes after Starlink expressed interest in operating in Pakistan and amid reports of pre-orders being placed for their services. "Pakistan must align its satellite policies with global standards to fully harness the potential of satellite technology for national progress", said Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja. She shared this during a key meeting held to review the licensing and regulatory progress for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, including Starlink registration. During the meeting, it was decided to hire a consultant within the next fe...
22 Starlink satellites launched into low earth orbit by SpaceX
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22 Starlink satellites launched into low earth orbit by SpaceX

SpaceX launched 22 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. SpaceX's Starlink project is one of the most ambitious space projects in history. It has the potential to revolutionize the way we access the internet. SpaceX pulled off a big win on Thursday night, successfully launching 22 Starlink satellites into space. The launch happened at 10:21 p.m. ET from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The mission was originally set for earlier in the evening but had to be delayed a few times due to tricky weather conditions caused by the storm Idalia. The concerns were mainly about electric fields on the ground, as well as certain cloud formations. SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, specifically its first-stage booster, has been on several miss...