Mission Shakti

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Most of debris from Mission Shakti decayed, rest will vanish soon: DRDO chief

The DRDO chief said the continuous information received is being monitored and 'I don't think there are any issues'.

11 May 2019 8:48 AM

'Naveen Patnaik-led party has resorted to attacks on the BJP workers after realizing that it will no longer remain in power,' Modi said. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Previous govts failed to demonstrate India's defence capability in space: PM Modi

Modi said history was created in Balasore when Mission Shakti (anti-satellite missile test) was launched from here.

23 Apr 2019 3:32 PM

The test made India the fourth country in the world after the US, Russia and China to have the ASAT capabilities. (Photo: AFP)

‘India concerned over threats from space’: Pentagon defends ASAT test

On Mar 27, India achieved historic feat by shooting down low-orbit satellite with ground-to-space missile, making country space power.

12 Apr 2019 8:18 AM

It is being said that the missile that shot down the satellite reportedly created at least 400 pieces of orbital debris, including 60 larger than 6-inch in size.

India's Mission Shakti a terrible thing, says NASA chief

The anti-satellite missile test could “endanger astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

03 Apr 2019 11:02 AM

Chidambaram tweeted, 'The capability to shoot down a satellite has existed for many years. A wise government will keep the capability secret. Only a foolish government will disclose it and betray a defence secret.' (Photo: File)

Only foolish govt will disclose defence secret: Chidambaram on PM's address

The former finance minister also questioned the motive of the government in making the announcement.

30 Mar 2019 4:00 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on the successful test-firing of an anti-satellite missile did not violate provisions of the model code of conduct, the Election Commission said on Friday night. (Photo: File)

PM's Mission Shakti speech didn't violate model code of conduct: EC

The Model Code of Conduct is in place for the April-May parliamentary election and some state polls.

30 Mar 2019 8:34 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the citizens in the country were moving forward sans any fear as the 'chowkidar' has been 'alert.' (Image: ANI)

Vote for New Bharat, says Modi in Telangana; enlists NDA's achievements

The Prime Minister described K Chandrasekar Rao as the "face" of dynastic and appeasement politics.

29 Mar 2019 3:55 PM

Launching his campaign in eastern India with a rally in Jeypore area of Odisha's Koraput district, the Prime Minister said the NDA government wouldn't have been able to do any development work in the country without the support of the people. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Pak still counting bodies, Oppn asking for proof of Balakot airstrike: PM

In his speech, PM Modi asserted that the NDA government has left no stone unturned to bring about development in the state.

29 Mar 2019 12:30 PM

The opposition claimed that it was a violation of Model Code of Conduct in place ahead of the general elections. (Photo: ANI)

EC likely to decide on PM Modi's Mission Shakti speech today

Two broadcast arms of Prasar Bharti had already submitted their response.

29 Mar 2019 8:32 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces the success of Mission Shakti on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

‘Star Wars’ adds heft to rising space power

Mission Shakti’s success is a big deal no matter what the government’s critics might feel.

29 Mar 2019 2:39 AM

Mayawati was referring to Modi's address to the nation on Wednesday announcing India's successful test of an anti-satellite missile that put the country in an exclusive club of space super powers. (Photo: PTI)

Modi's address gross misuse of power, machinery: Mayawati

EC must act in an exemplary manner," the BSP leader tweeted.

28 Mar 2019 2:16 PM

Reddy also added that in the last 6 months when the A-SAT missile programme entered 'mission mode' level, about 100 scientists worked round-the-clock to reach the intended launch date target that was set. (Photo: ANI)

ASAT missile project went into ‘mission mode’ 6 months ago, says DRDO chief

'Ajit Doval whom we report to on strategic matters gave direction to go ahead with test and he had concurrence from PM,' DRDO chief said.

28 Mar 2019 10:18 AM

India's foreign ministry played down any risk of debris, noting the test was in low-earth orbit, and said the remnants would 'decay and fall back on to the earth within weeks.' (Photo: @PIB_India)

US studying India anti-satellite weapons test, warns of space debris

India is fourth country to have used such an anti-satellite weapon after United States, Russia and China, PM Modi said.

28 Mar 2019 9:19 AM

‘Mission Shakti announcement publicity mongering by PM Modi’

Mamata Banerjee also questioned whether Mr Modi ever went to space or researched on space.

28 Mar 2019 2:39 AM

In New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement that India has no intention of entering into an arms race in outer space. (Image: File)

Hope all countries will uphold peace: China reacts to India's 'Mission Shakti'

China conducted such a test in January 2007 when its anti-satellite missile destroyed a defunct weather satellite.

27 Mar 2019 7:08 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Image: File)

Pakistan responds to India’s Anti-Satellite Missile Test

Mohammad Faisal said Pakistan was a “strong proponent of the United Nations resolution on Prevention of Arms Race in Outer Space”.

27 Mar 2019 7:07 PM

By doing so – and that too in just three minutes -- India had entered the elite club of space countries USA, China and Russia, The Prime Minister said. The satellite was orbiting at an altitude of 300 kilometres. (Photo: AFP | Representational Image)

Government’s 10-Point FAQ on Mission Shakti after PM Modi's address

Soon after PM Modi’s address, The Ministry of External Affairs released a list of frequently asked questions on Mission Shakti.

27 Mar 2019 3:38 PM

Government sources told ANI that the A-Sat weapon was launched at 11.16 am on Wednesday and targetted an Indian satellite which had been decommissioned. (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Simulation of A-SAT BMD interceptor missile fired by India

By doing so – and that too in just three minutes -- India had entered elite club of space countries USA, China and Russia, PM said.

27 Mar 2019 2:40 PM

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