Out of its 47 operational satellites, India currently has six to eight satellites which are used entirely for military purposes.
The officials investigating the attack have reportedly recovered a note which points to a possible JeM role in the attack.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and the Indian Air Force to consider granting permanent commission (PC) to 32 retired women short service commission (SSC) officers based on their suitability for the purpose of giving them pensionary benefits.
I was lucky to have support from family and IAF, Saxena said.
'Why have we focused mainly on the question of women becoming fighter pilots? Why have women never asked for induction as Airwomen, Security Guards or Enrolled Non-Combatants? Is it that these jobs at lower levels demand far greater hardships without being glamorous?' asks Air Marshal P V Athawale (retd).
The Indian Air Force had on Thursday said all 13 people on board the aircraft have died.
