#MissionShakti: India joins elite list of nations capable of anti-satellite missile
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an important message to the nation. The PM said that today India was successful shot down a Low Orbit satellite with an anti-satellite missile.
Addressing the nation via a teleconference message, PM Modi said, “India today gave its name as space superpower. So far this achievement was achieved by three world countries, America, Russia and China. Now India is the fourth country, which has achieved this feat today. For every Hindustani, there can not be a big moment of pride. “
PM said that shortly before, our scientists had shot down live satellites roaming in the Low Earth Orbit, 300 kilometers away in space. This was a predetermined goal. It was destroyed by anti-satellite missiles. The operation was completed in just three minutes.
PM said that for this the scientists of mission shakti deserve to be congratulated. PM Modi said that “we did not break the international law during this time. The test does not violate any treaty. He said that mission shakti is a step in the protection of dreams.”
Key highlights of PM’s message:
– In just three minutes, India destroyed Low Orbit Satellite under mission shakti
– The importance of space and the satellite in the world is going to increase, maybe life will be incomplete without it.
– Today’s Anti-Satellite missile wants to assure the global community of India’s security and development journey that the new capability we created has not been against anybody but it is a protective initiative.
– Today’s mission shakti is an important step towards securing India’s dreams.
– Today, we have enough satellites that are contributing to different areas like agriculture, disaster management, communication, weather, navigation, etc.
– Today’s success should be seen as a safe, prosperous nation and peace-loving nation in the coming days.
– It is important that we go ahead and prepare for future challenges. To face the challenges of the future, a positive change has to be made.
– I have full confidence in the strength, commitment, dedication and ability of my people. Together we can build a safe and prosperous nation.
– I wish for an India that has shown its commitment of walking two steps ahead of its time and the commitment to walk.
