India becomes the 4th country to test Anti-satellite missile system named __________.
Options
A. Mission Rohini
B. Mission Bhaskara
C. Mission Shakti
D. Mission OceanSat
Correct Answer
Mission Shakti
Explanation
India successfully completed 'Mission Shakti' operation where it destroyed a live satellite on a low earth orbit (LEO) using an Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile in three minutes. India has become the 4th country after the US, Russia and China in the world to achieve this historic feat. Anti Satellite weapons also called the ASAT are developed to destroy satellites. Mission Shakti is a joint programme of DRDO and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Mission Shakti will help the country in standing strong and secure. It will further protect the nation from disharmony and bring peace.
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