Explanation
India successfully test fired an anti-satellite (A-SAT) missile by shooting down a live satellite under the "Mission Shakti" project.
Mission Shakti was launched by the Indian government on 27th March 2019 to develop and demonstrate India's capability to safeguard its space assets from potential threats. The successful test of the A-SAT missile was a major achievement under the project, and it demonstrated India's ability to shoot down enemy satellites in space.
The A-SAT missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. It was launched from a test range in Odisha and targeted a live satellite in low-earth orbit, which was destroyed by the missile.
The successful test of the A-SAT missile under the Mission Shakti project was a major milestone for India's defence capabilities and its space program. The project was aimed at strengthening India's national security and safeguarding its space assets from potential threats, including those from other countries. The success of the project has boosted India's standing as a space-faring nation and demonstrated its technological prowess in the field of space defence.
