Modi's address to nation: India successfully tests anti-satellite weapon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Twitter that he would address the nation around noon and make a very important announcement. Stay tuned for the latest updates from the address

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A-SAT is a first shot to fame as part the Strategic Defense Initiative, nicknamed “Star Wars”

A-SAT is a first shot to fame as part the Strategic Defense Initiative, nicknamed “Star Wars”, pioneered in the early 1980s by then US President Ronald Reagan.

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In 2012, the launch of the Agni V was the first step to developing India's anti-ASAT capability.

In 2012, the launch of the Agni V was the first step to developing India's anti-ASAT capability.

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Govt Sources: The satellite which was hit today was a micro satellite launched by the ISRO on January 24 this year

Govt Sources: The satellite which was hit today was a micro satellite launched by the ISRO on January 24 this year.

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MEA on A-SAT: Test isn't directed against any country. India’s space capabilities don't threaten any country nor are they directed against anyone. At the same time, govt is committed to ensuring country’s national security interests&is alert to threats from emerging technologies.

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DRDO chairman G Satheesh Reddy: We have mastered anti-satellite capability

We have mastered anti-satellite capability and we have today shown that we can hit satellites at long ranges with a few centimetres accuracy: DRDO chairman G Satheesh Reddy

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Minutes after Modi's announcement, BJP leaders congratulated the prime minister for India's success.

Minutes after Modi's announcement, BJP leaders congratulated the prime minister for India's success.

 

Rajiv Pratap Rudy tweeted: Historic day and a matter of great pride for every Indian.

 

Under the visionary leadership of Modi, India successfully accomplished Mission Shakti by testing the Anti-Satellite A-SAT Missile.

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Former DRDO Chief and NITI Aayog member Dr VK Saraswat to ANI on anti-satellite weapon A-SAT: This is a fantastic capability to have and it gives us a deterrence in case our adversaries try to militarise the space or try to prevent us from using our existing space capabilities.

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Nitin Gadkari congratulates scientists for carrying out 'Mission Shakti'

Nitin Gadkari: Congratulations to all the scientists for carrying out "Mission Shakti" successfully. India is moving fast towards becoming a world leader, and under PM Modi's leadership, it is on its way to not only become a 'super economic power', but also a 'super science power'.

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Mission Shakti is special for 2 reasons:

 

(1) India is only the 4th country to acquire such a specialised & modern capability. 

 

(2) Entire effort is indigenous. 

 

India stands tall as a space power! 

 

It will make India stronger, even more secure and will further peace and harmony.

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Today's Mission Shakti aimed at strengthening India's overall security, says PM

Today's Mission Shakti aimed at strengthening India's overall security, says PM Narendra Modi.

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Shooting down low orbit satellite is rare achievement for country: PM in address to nation

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The space mission was completed in 3 minutes: Modi

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PM Narendra Modi: Today is 27th March. A while ago, India achieved a historic feat. India today registered itself as a space power. Till now, 3 countries of the world- America, Russia, & China had this achievement. India is the 4th country to have achieved this feat.

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PM Modi: 'Mission Shakti' is an important step towards securing India's safety

PM Modi: 'Mission Shakti' is an important step towards securing India's safety, economic growth and technological advancement.

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India joins USA, Russia and China with capability to hit Low Earth Orbit satellite with an A-SAT missile.

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Our motive is to spread peace and not war: Narendra Modi

Our motive is to spread peace and not war: Narendra Modi

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India is proud of our scientists: Modi

India is proud of our scientists, says Narendra Modi

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PM Narendra Modi: 'Mission Shakti' operation was a difficult target to achieve

PM Narendra Modi: 'Mission Shakti' operation was a difficult target to achieve, which was completed successfully within three minutes of launch.

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An anti-satellite weapon A-SAT, successfully targeted a live satellite on a low earth orbit: PM Modi

 India has entered its name as an elite space power. An anti-satellite weapon A-SAT, successfully targeted a live satellite on a low earth orbit.

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India has become the fourth country in the world to hit a Low Earth Orbit satellite in space.

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india 4th nation to reach that position.

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India in elite space club. Only America, Russia, China are in this club.

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You can hear Modi's address on radio or watch it on social media.