Video: India has shot down a satellite in space, says Modi

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Video: India has shot down a satellite in space, says Modi

You can watch the message live on his Twitter page.

By IANS

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Published: Wed 27 Mar 2019, 10:12 AM

Last updated: Wed 27 Mar 2019, 4:30 PM

India has attained anti-satellite capability, becoming the fourth such country after the US, China and Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Wednesday.

The mission was completed within 3 minutes when a pre-determined target satellite some 300 km away in the sky was destroyed using a complicated space manoeuvre, Modi said in a nationally televised speech.

Calling it "Mission Shakti", the Prime Minister said it did not violate any international law.

"This is a proud moment for the country. Our scientists have made this happen." 


The live video can be watched on his Twitter page. 

A cabinet meeting has taken place following a Cabinet Committee on Security. It is expected that Modi will speak as soon as the cabinet meet gets over, television reports said.
The last time Modi addressed the nation was on November 8, 2016, when he announced demonetisation or the overnight ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.



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