A-SAT Mission Shakti
What is A-SAT Mission Shakti in India
India has become the fourth largest power in space. While gaining superpower in space, India has killed a satellite 300 km away in the lower orbit of the Earth. Indian scientists named this campaign as 'Mission Shakti'. India has achieved this achievement in space after America, Russia, and China.
This mission was done entirely through indigenous technology. This anti-satellite missile is completely homeland manufactured. In this, the DRDO's Ballistic Missile Defense Interceptor was used. Although it is not clear yet, what missile India has used to demolish the microsatellite flying over 300 kilometers from the earth, it is believed that India has developed an anti-ballistic Agni-5 missile in the country. Used. Agni -5 range is up to 5500 km. Its speed is 24 times more than the speed.
Let us know that India has been winning success in space for a long time. In the last 5 years, this speed has increased. The successful launch of Mangalyaan Mission has been done. After this, the government has also approved the Gaganayan Mission. India did it only after being fully trusted about the success of this test.
Do you know about A-SAT mission Shakti?
Mission Shakti is the name of the test program for satellite anti-missile system. During the UPA government, anti-satellite anti-missile missiles were tested by the island launch area under the leadership of former APJ Abdul Kalam. It was a type of DRDO technical mission. The satellite used to test the missile is one of India's satellites which are already present in the lower orbit of the Earth. Under this test, the DRDO has achieved all its set targets.
What is lo earth orbit?
Low Earth orbit is the lower orbit of the Earth. The closest orbit of the Earth is called LEO. It lies at a height between 160 kilometers and 2,000 kilometers from the surface of the earth. Those who will be sent in India from 2022 in the Indian space, they will also be in this Low Earth Orbit. On this project, ISRO had said that in just 16 minutes, three Indians will be transported from Space to Sriharikota Space Center. All three Indians will spend 6 to 7 days in 'Low Earth Orbit'. The Indian missile destroyed the satellite located 300 kilometers from the earth in 3 minutes.What happens to the satellite wipe?
Anti-Satellite "Weapon" is a weapon designed to disable or destroy satellites for any country's strategic military purposes. No such weapon has been used in any war so far. However, many countries consider such missile systems necessary to demonstrate their abilities in space and continue their space program at undeniable pace.Why did India test it?
India has no intention of joining arms race in outer space. This was done only because no suspicious satellite could enter the Indian space limit. This will make it difficult for enemy countries to spy India. Apart from this, the security of India's resources can be ensured in space.
How will India benefit from this A-SAT anti-satellite missile?
Can get benefits in the state of erosion
It is believed that in the case of war, it is an additional benefit to the country which has this technology. Such technology can jam or destroy any enemy satellite. In doing so, the enemy may have difficulty in the movement of its troops or in the case of nuclear missiles. It is worth noting that this technique of India will be the biggest weapon in the country.
This missile works to give any country military power in space. So far this power was with America, Russia, and China, now India has joined the space called Mahashakti. However, no country has used such anti-satellite missiles in the war so far. In 1963, America tested the atomic bomb left in space in space. This explosion destroyed America and Russian satellites in space. After this, in 1967 an international treaty was called 'Outer Space Treaty'. It was decided that no explosive weapon will be deployed in space.
How Does A-SAT Anti Satellite Missile Work?
According to the scientists, there is no gunpowder inside the anti-satellite missile. It speaks Kinetic Kill Weapon too. Simply warheads use on the typical missile tip. Blast occurs after hitting the target. There is a metal strip on its warhead. The metal ball falls on top of the satellite. While working on anti-satellite missile Kinetic Kill Mechanism. Under this missile, hydrates are left at a certain rate, which are not visible but it is very fatal.
It is helpful in blasting missiles or any sophisticated jet. Although Russia already has some laser weapons, now it is working to make them more deadly. Russia has also tested the PL-19 Nudol system twice in 2018. It can be launched from anywhere from the mobile launcher. This was the seventh test of this missile. It is also being said that Russia's anti satellites could target Weapon Communication and Imagery Satellites.
