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Because of their relatively low cost and quick development timelines, small satellites are increasingly appealing. But despite their incredible promise and impressive results to date, small satellites cannot reach their full effectiveness without a launch vehicle optimized for their particular needs and capabilities. In a news release Virgin Galactic says that with LauncherOne it can solve that problem and dramatically cut the cost of launching small satellites wh
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"In attempting to address the discriminatory nature of the House proposal, the Senate has instead created a provision that is destined to harm even more of the very people the Post 9/11 GI Bill was intended to help — veterans of the United States’ Armed Forces." Source: Statement prepared by five aviation associations presented to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.
Indication of whether the aircraft has weight on its wheels, meaning airborne or on the ground; weight on wheels can be detected by a sensor on the wheels, computed from other state data, or a combination.
Thinking about applying for a section 333 exemption to fly your quadcopter and make a couple of bucks? Here is the FAA's site that will guide you through the application process.
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