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Mission Emmanuel 2.0

Emmanuel 2.0  At exactly 2.42 am IST, Wednesday 21st August 2019, Emmanuel 2.0 made a precise landing on planet Toronto in the vast Canadian galaxy. Immediately from 3.00 am (IST) Emmanuel started communicating with the Chief Architect (CA Madam) Ms. Leela Prince at the Mission Control in Chennai. The establishment of successful communication link with Emmanuel 2.0 marked the completion of phase I of the mission.  For the mission team in Chennai, it was a nerve-wracking 24 hours vigil. Given the volatile and easily combustible nature of the satellite and the quirkiness of the Chief Architect, Mission Director Mr. Prince Nehemiah and Chief Communication Strategist Ms. Rachel Prince had to deftly oversee the launch.  Recounting the experience, Mission Director Mr. Nehemiah explained how the search for a suitable planet for Emmanuel 2.0 started almost 2 years ago. Only planets with abundant and rare wildlife, lifetime supply of Pizza and Coke and relatively less hum...