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Intelsat 904 launched today
The Intelsat 904 communications satellite was successfully launched aboard an Ariane 44L launch vehicle at 1:59 am EST today.
The satellite is expected to be operational at the beginning of the second quarter of this year. The Intelsat 904 launch is expected to increase total customer capacity by up to 34 per cent by mid 2003, according to the broadcast, telephony and corporate network solutions company. The 904 satellite will be deployed at 60E over the Indian Ocean region and will offer Internet, broadcast, telephony and corporate network solutions to customers on its 76 C-band and 22 Ku-band transponders (measured in 36 MHz equivalent units). The satellite will provide high power Ku-band spot beam coverage for Europe and the Middle East and additional C-band capacity to customers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Intelsat claims to have a customer base in over 200 countries and territories.
According to the company, the Intelsat 604 currently holds the 60 E orbital slot, but will be moved to occupy one of Intelsat’s new roles at 157E, expanding service to customers in the Pacific Ocean region. The next launch of an Intelsat IX series satellite will use a Proton K/Block DM launch vehicle from Russia. The launch site will be the Baikonur Cosmodrome, a release says.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
