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15 Nov 2021

Is anti-satellite weapon testing behind 'debris-generating event' in space?

The US performed its first anti-satellite tests in 1959 In 2019, India shot down one of its own satellites in low-Earth orbit

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10 May 2019

Most of debris generated from India's anti-satellite test has decayed: DRDO

"It is extremely difficult to predict as to how many days it would take...But, as I had said that day, that they would decay in a few weeks, and majority of them have decayed," he added.

17 Apr 2019

India's ASAT could escalate rivalry with China, warns US expert

India now must brace itself for a long-term space competition, said top US expert Ashley J Tellis.

17 Apr 2019

India's ASAT test could exacerbate rivalry with China: US expert

On March 27, India achieved a historic feat by shooting down its own low-orbit satellite with a ground-to-space missile, making the country a space power.

12 Apr 2019

Pentagon defends India's ASAT, says nation concerned over 'threats from space'

On March 27, India achieved a historic feat by shooting down its own low-orbit satellite with a ground-to-space missile, making the country a space power.

05 Apr 2019

India's ASAT debris expected to burn up in atmosphere, says Pentagon

India used an indigenously developed ballistic missile interceptor to destroy one of its own satellites at a height of 300 km (186 miles), in a test aimed at boosting its defences in space.

04 Apr 2019

Mission Shakti: India declines to comment on NASA's statement on ASAT

The government Wednesday declined to comment on US space agency NASA's assessment that India's anti-satellite weapon test last week led to creation of 400 pieces of space debris that could pose a threat to the International Space Station (ISS).

31 Mar 2019

US actively tracking objects from debris of Indian ASAT test: Pentagon

Thompson assured the lawmakers that the ISS is not at risk because it orbits over 100 km higher than the orbit at which the ASAT test was carried out by Indian scientists.

30 Mar 2019

Kavi Yudh 2019: Special poetic war on Chowkidaar Modi

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30 Mar 2019

US didn't spy on India's anti-satellite missile test: Pentagon

The Pentagon, however, strongly denied the spying allegation.

28 Mar 2019

How 100 DRDO scientists worked 24x7 to make Mission Shakti a success

DRDO chairman says that once NSA Doval gave the go-ahead, with the concurrence of PM Narendra Modi, his team worked round the clock to ensure Mission Shakti meets the deadline.

28 Mar 2019

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28 Mar 2019

Mission Shakti: US 'takes note' after India conducts ASAT test

The US says its concern over space debris remain but has noted India's statements on the matter.

27 Mar 2019

First pictures of ASAT missile used by DRDO to shoot down satellite

The PM said in his address that the objective of 'Mission Shakti' was achieved just three minutes after launch after the missile shot down a live satellite on a low earth orbit (LEO).

27 Mar 2019

UPA blocked satellite-killer missile test in 2012: Former DRDO chief

He added that the proposal was once again put up by current DRDO Chief Dr Satheesh Reddy and NSA Ajit Doval to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

27 Mar 2019

India will defend its interests in outer space: Govt’s 10-point FAQs on ASAT

The prime minister, however, highlighted that India’s action was aimed at ensuring its security and not directed against any country.

27 Mar 2019

Watch: How ASAT kills a satellite

The ASAT is developed by Defense Research and Development Organisation.

27 Mar 2019

Mission Shakti: DRDO's indigenous ASAT was 3-stage missile with rocket booster

The Ministry of Defense has said that the test 'has demonstrated India’s capability to defend its assets in outer space.'

27 Mar 2019

India 4th country with anti-satellite weapon: All you need to know about ASAT

ASATs were first developed by the US and the erstwhile Soviet Union during the Cold War. China joined the club in 2007.

27 Mar 2019

India now has missile to hit satellites in space, declares PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi said that India's achievements in the space sector will help in maintaining the security of the country.

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