Which of the following is the India's first ever anti-satellite missile test?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 1 (Mission Shakti)
Explanation:
'Mission Shakti' was India's first anti-satellite (A-SAT) missile test. On March 27, 2019, India successfully shot down a live satellite from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. With this test, India became the fourth country in the world with the capability to destroy satellites in space (after the United States, Russia, and China).
Additional Facts:
Development: The mission was led by the DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization).
Missile Type: It used 'Kinetic Kill' technology, which means destroying the satellite by directly hitting it.
Mission Indradhanush: This is the name of missions related to the health sector (vaccination) and banking reforms, and has no connection to space.
Target: An active Indian low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite was used for the test.
Possible questions for upcoming exams:
What was the date of India's first A-SAT test? (Answer: March 27, 2019)
Which Indian organization successfully carried out 'Mission Shakti'? (Answer: DRDO)
What is the full form of LEO (Low Earth Orbit)? (Answer: Low Earth Orbit)