DRDO successfully conducts Anti-Satellite missile test ‘Mission Shakti’

A DRDO-developed Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Interceptor Missile successfully engaged an Indian orbiting target satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in a ‘Hit to Kill’ mode.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Odisha | Updated: 27-03-2019 15:36 IST | Created: 27-03-2019 15:36 IST
DRDO successfully conducts Anti-Satellite missile test ‘Mission Shakti’
The test has once again proven the capability of indigenous weapon systems. Image Credit: Twitter(@mepratap)
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Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today successfully conducted an Anti-Satellite (A-SAT) missile test ‘Mission Shakti’ from the Dr AP J Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. A DRDO-developed Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Interceptor Missile successfully engaged an Indian orbiting target satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in a ‘Hit to Kill’ mode. The interceptor missile was a three-stage missile with two solid rocket boosters. Tracking data from range sensors have confirmed that the mission met all its objectives.

The test has demonstrated the Nation’s capability to defend its assets in outer space. It is a vindication of the strength and robust nature of DRDO’s programmes.

With this India joins a select group of nations, which have such capability. The test has once again proven the capability of indigenous weapon systems.

(With Inputs from PIB)

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