Mission Shakti(ASAT)

On March 27, 2015, India launched anti-satellite missiles in the Lower Earth Orbit.The name of this mission is "Mission Shakti".The complete meaning of the ASAT is Anti Satellite Weapon. On Wednesday, March 27, the D.R.D.O and ISRO scientists launched this missile from APJ Abdul Kalam Iceland. This missile destroys a satellite rotating in the lower Earth Orbiter in just 3 minutes.


Mission Shakti
ASAT missile


The mission is mainly for security purposes in India.After that Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted around 12 pm at the success of this mission was announced.


anti satellite missile


Earlier America, Russia, China had been successful in the operation. And after this operation, India is the fourth country, which has successfully launched anti-satellite missile.It is a matter of pride for the whole of India.This led to a further step in the direction of Indian space competition.

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