#MissionShakti trends as India joins elite club with anti-satellite missile capability
New Delhi, Mar 27 (IBNS/UNI): Scaling up defence capability in the outer space, India on Wednesday achieved a rare capability by joining the big league of the US, China and Russia and successfully tested an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile.
"This was just only in three minutes, Congratulations to everyone on the success," the Prime Minister said in an address to the nation.
"India has demonstrated the rare anti-satellite missile capability," the Prime Minister said and added the Mission Shakti was aimed at strengthening India's security.
Modi said on Twitter that the Mission Shakti was special for two reasons - India has emerged as the fourth country to acquire such a specialised and modern capability.
"This venture is in no way violation of any pact or international law," he said.
#MissionShakti is special for 2 reasons:
— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2019
(1) India is only the 4th country to acquire such a specialised & modern capability.
(2) Entire effort is indigenous.
India stands tall as a space power!
It will make India stronger, even more secure and will further peace and harmony.
"India stands tall as a space power! It will make India stronger, even more secure and will further peace and harmony," he later tweeted.
He said The Mission Shakti was a highly complex one, conducted at extremely high speed with remarkable precision.
"It shows the remarkable dexterity of India’s outstanding scientists and the success of our space programme".
In the journey of every nation there are moments that bring utmost pride and have a historic impact on generations to come.
— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 27, 2019
One such moment is today.
India has successfully tested the Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile. Congratulations to everyone on the success of #MissionShakti.
"In the journey of every nation there are moments that bring utmost pride and have a historic impact on generations to come. One such moment is today. India has successfully tested the Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile. Congratulations to everyone on the success," he tweeted.
Reactions:
Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tweeted:
Compliment our Scientists on their successful launch of anti-satellite missile. We, as a nation, are proud of our Scientists. #MissionShakti #ASAT
— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) March 27, 2019
Congress president Rahul Gandhi congratulated DRDO and also took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Well done DRDO, extremely proud of your work.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 27, 2019
I would also like to wish the PM a very happy World Theatre Day.
Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Ravi Shankar Prasad hail the achievement saying the feat marks the 'emergence of a new India'.
"India is today a global economic power house....today it is also a space power," Prasad said.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the achievements were historic.
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— Chowkidar Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 27, 2019
Congress leader Ahmed Patel congratulated former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for Mission Shakti.
The UPA government had initiated the ASAT program which has reached fruition today
— Ahmed Patel (@ahmedpatel) March 27, 2019
I congratulate our space scientists & the visionary leadership of Dr Manmohan Singhhttps://t.co/pJHBVGo5GA
Giving credit to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh along with scientists, Ahmed Patel, a close aid of Congress UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, tweeted: "The UPA government had initiated the ASAT program which has reached fruition today. I congratulate our space scientists & the visionary leadership of Dr Manmohan Singh."
Rajasthan's Congress chief minister Ashok Gehlot said: "Congratulations to scientists of #DRDO for the success of #MissionShakti and for making India as an elite space power. We are so proud of the achievements and efforts of DRDO towards strengthening the country’s security since its inception in 1958."
Congratulations to scientists of #DRDO for the success of #MissionShakti and for making India as an elite space power. We are so proud of the achievements and efforts of DRDO towards strengthening the country’s security since its inception in 1958.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) March 27, 2019
Jai Hind...
Decisive leadership leads to a stronger Nation.
— Chowkidar Amit Shah (@AmitShah) March 27, 2019
With #MissionShakti, India has registered its presence among the elite space powers.
A-SAT, an anti-satellite weapon, which successfully targeted a live satellite on a low earth orbit, is a giant leap in India’s national security.
The successful execution of #MissionShakti is a proud, powerful, historical moment for us.
— Chowkidar Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) March 27, 2019
Under the visionary leadership of PM @narendramodi ji, today we have become a formidable space power with proven Anti-Satellite Missile capability
Many congrats @DRDO_India & all Indians!
A proud moment for India as we enter our name as an elite space power today.â°
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) March 27, 2019
Our scientists have achieved a great feat by carrying out #MissionShakti in under three minutes. Congratulating @isro and @DRDO_India for this remarkable accomplishment.
India’s Mission Programme is world-class for many many years.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 27, 2019
We are always proud of our scientists, @DRDO_India , other research & space organisations. 1/4
Massive Space Leap for India. Kudos to #DRDO scientists for this huge technological advancement. Arrival of #India as #Space Super Power... India only 4th Country after #US, #Russia and #China to acquire anti-satellite missile capability. #MissionShakti https://t.co/CSieCB1JxO
— Chowkidar Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) March 27, 2019
Congratulations to @DRDO_India for the success of #MissionShakti, building blocks of which were laid during UPA-Cong Govt in 2012.
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) March 27, 2019
India has been at forefront of space technology owing to vision of Pandit Nehru & Vikram Sarabhai.
Proud moment for India!https://t.co/d9wrqZjVOh
A defining moment for our Nation!#MissionShakti is a hallmark of our scientific aptitude & commitment to national security.
— Chowkidar Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) March 27, 2019
Congratulations to PM @narendramodi ji, our scientists & citizens as India joins the power league of Nations having Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile.
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