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    #MissionShakti successful; India now an elite space power: PM Modi

    #MissionShakti successful; India now an elite space power: PM Modi

    By Ramya Patelkhana
    Mar 27, 2019
    01:40 pm

    What's the story

    In a surprise address on Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi has made an announcement about the country's successful "Mission Shakti" space operation.

    He said India has now joined the US, Russia, and China as an elite space power as the country's anti-satellite (A-SAT) has successfully targeted a live satellite 300km away on a low earth orbit (LEO) within three minutes of launch.

    Here's more.

    Twitter Post

    Here's what PM Modi said about the mission

    PM Narendra Modi: 'Mission Shakti' operation was a difficult target to achieve which was completed successfully within three minutes of launch. pic.twitter.com/u3nY3OTdjJ

    — ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2019

    Twitter Post

    #Watch PM Narendra Modi's special address

    An important message to the nation. Watch. https://t.co/0LEOATgOOQ

    — Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2019

    Details

    India, fourth nation in the world to do so: PM

    "India today shot down a low orbit live satellite, becoming the fourth nation in the world to have the capability to do so," PM Modi said in his address.

    He said Indian scientists have destroyed the live satellite in the lower earth orbit, adding that they have completed a very difficult and high-tech task as part of "Mission Shakti".

    Quote

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

    PM Modi said, "'Mission Shakti' operation was a difficult target to achieve which was completed successfully within three minutes of launch. 'Mission Shakti' is an important step towards securing India's safety, economic growth and technological advancement."

    Huge achievement

    PM Modi thanks scientists; says entire effort is indigenous

    While making the announcement about Mission Shakti, PM Modi also said that the "entire effort is indigenous". Congratulating the entire nation on this huge achievement, he also thanked the scientists involved for their contribution.

    "Today, we have enough satellites that are contributing in various segments such as agriculture, disaster management, communication, weather, navigation, etc.," he said.

    Mission Shakti

    India against arms raised in space: PM to international community

    In his address on Mission Shakti, PM Modi said that the A-SAT missile will give a new boost to India's space programme.

    He also said, "I assure the international community that our capability won't be used against anyone but is purely India's defense initiative for its security."

    He added, "We're against arms raised in space. This test won't breach any international law or treaties."

    PM's Tweets

    The mission shows dexterity of India's outstanding scientists

    In a series of tweets, PM Modi said, the highly complex Mission Shakti was "conducted at extremely high speed with remarkable precision" which shows the "dexterity of India's outstanding scientists and the success of our space programme."

    Mission Shakti is special as India has become only the fourth country to "acquire such a specialized and modern capability," the Prime Minister wrote on Twitter.

    Space power

    India stands tall as a space power, says PM Modi

    PM Modi tweeted, "India stands tall as a space power! It will make India stronger, even more secure and will further peace and harmony."

    Meanwhile, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "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'."

    Twitter Post

    The two reasons that make #MissionShakti special

    #MissionShakti 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.

    — Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2019

    Twitter Post

    Will address nation with an important message, Modi tweeted earlier

    मेरे प्यारे देशवासियों,

    आज सवेरे लगभग 11.45 - 12.00 बजे मैं एक महत्वपूर्ण संदेश लेकर आप के बीच आऊँगा।

    I would be addressing the nation at around 11:45 AM - 12.00 noon with an important message.

    Do watch the address on television, radio or social media.

    — Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2019
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