What are the next missions of DRDO?
What are the next missions of DRDO?
Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully tested a satellite in space with its anti-satellite (ASAT) missile on 27 March 2019, in this Shakti mission. The mission was successfully proved DRDO’s technical prower and ability.This mission was one of the most complex mission. The missile launched from ground to hit and destroyed the target with more accurately. The missile fast-moving satellite in his orbit hundreds of kilometres away.
The Indian Prime Minister suggested that a Video Movie should be create upon "Mission Shakti" be made for the children to make them understand about the mission and India’s scientific and technical capabilities. It gives him trigger their interest in science and motivate them to create a career in the field of Science and Technology.
Finally,DRDO has made a video documentary film based on "Mission Shakti" targeting children in age group of 7-14 years. This documentcary film has been produced in 12 Indian languages and 2 sign language for deaf and dumb, for screening in schools across the country.
The DRDO’s Ballistic Missile Defence interceptor was used for 'Mission Shakti', which is part of the ongoing ballistic missile defence programme.
DRDO' ASAT shooting down an low-orbital satellite gives India anti-satellite capabilities, says PM Narendra Modi in address to nation
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an address to nation said that the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) anti-satellite missile, or ASAT, has shot down a low-orbital satellite in three months, he is termed as "Mission Shakti".
With that, India joined the United States, China and Russia to successfully demonstrate its capabilities to shoot down a low-orbital satellite with an ASAT. Here are some of the FAQs on the Mission Shakti:
What is "Mission Shakti" ?
On March 27, 2019 India conducted Mission Shakti, an anti-satellite missile test, from the Dr A.P.J Abdul Kalam Island launch complex. This was a technological mission carried out by DRDO. The satellite used in the mission was one of India’s existing satellites operating in lower orbit.
The test was fully successful and achieved all parameters as per plans. The test required an extremely high degree of precision and technical capability.
The significance of the test is that India has tested and successfully demonstrated its capability to interdict and intercept a satellite in outer space based on complete indigenous technology.
