“With ‘Mission Shakti’, India becomes the fourth largest space power in the world.” Discuss this statement. [65th BPSC Main Exam 2019]
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Mission Shakti was a successful anti-satellite {ASAT} missile test conducted by India on March 27,2019.
With this mission , India become the fourth country in the World to demonstrate the capability to destroy a satellite in orbit ,after the United States , Russia and China.
India demonstrated its ability to operate in space and protect its assets from adversarial attacks.
The target satellite was launched into a sun-synchronous orbit at an altitude of 282 kilometers on January 24, 2019. The test was conducted in the lower atmosphere to minimize space debris, which would decay and fall back to Earth within weeks.
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DR DO) launched a missile from the ground to hit and destroy a satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO). The missile used was the Prithvi Delivery Vehicle Mark-II (PD V MK-II), a modified anti-ballistic missile interceptor.
Introduction
India’s successful Mission Shakti test marked a historic achievement by making India the fourth country globally, after the USA, Russia, and China, to demonstrate Anti-Satellite (ASAT) capabilities. This mission showcased India’s advanced technological prowess in space defense.
What is Mission Shakti?
Global Context and Strategic Importance
India as a Responsible Space Power
Conclusion
Mission Shakti’s success highlights India’s strategic vision, technical capabilities, and emerging role in global space governance, affirming its place as a formidable space power.