Beyond ASAT test: India needs a comprehensive space security policyOuter space is also emerging as the fourth arena of warfare. Hostile state and non-state actors can damage Indian space assets.
06 Apr, 2019, 08.35 AM IST
India's shooting down of satellite created 400 pieces of debris, put ISS at risk: NASANASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said about 60 pieces of debris have been tracked so far and out of which 24 are going above the apogee o...
02 Apr, 2019, 02.06 PM IST
America fell for Star Wars dream, but vote's still out on Modi's ShaktiDo Modi’s live demos of ‘India is doomed if you don’t choose a strong leader (and only I am a strong leader)’ try and deflect any stark tru...
31 Mar, 2019, 11.32 AM IST
US didn't spy on India's anti-satellite missile test: PentagonIt, however, said the United States was aware about India's first test-fire of an anti-satellite missile.
30 Mar, 2019, 11.43 AM IST
US studying ASAT, advises other nations against similar testsIndia, however, played down risk of debris from the ASAT conducted by the country on Wednesday.
29 Mar, 2019, 10.19 AM IST
US reconnaissance aircraft monitors India's ASAT missile test: Plane spotter Aircraft Spots"USAF RC-135S 62-4128 CHAOS45 departed Diego Garcia at 2330Z for a mission in the Bay of Bengal to monitor #India's ASAT anti-satellite mis...
28 Mar, 2019, 05.50 PM IST
Not entering into outer space arms race, India tells P-5 countriesShortly after the ASAT weapon test, foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale met some envoys of P5 countries, including of US and China.
28 Mar, 2019, 11.01 AM IST
DRDO wasn’t given go ahead in 2012: VK SaraswatVK Saraswat, former DRDO chief, told ET that he had made detailed presentations to the previous UPA govt.
28 Mar, 2019, 10.04 AM IST
India tests first anti-satellite missile system, codenamed Mission ShaktiIndia is only the fourth country to acquire such a specialised and modern capability.
28 Mar, 2019, 09.40 AM IST
China developing counter-space capabilities even as India test-fires ASATChina also intends to have additional ASAT weapons that are capable of destroying satellites at Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) at altitud...
28 Mar, 2019, 09.07 AM IST
ET Analysis: India’s space shakti sends a signal to Chinese satellitesIndia’s ASAT test shows it has the option to target Chinese assets in Earth's low orbit.
28 Mar, 2019, 08.30 AM IST
ASAT: Aimed at destroying, disabling space assetsASATs are aimed at destroying or disabling space assets, whether military or civilian, offensive or defensive, according to a UNIDIR docume...
27 Mar, 2019, 09.57 PM IST
Now India can take down its enemies in SpaceWhile India had previously stated that it did have the requisite building blocks for an anti-satellite weapon, today's public announcement ...
27 Mar, 2019, 01.27 PM IST
- China's anti-satellite weapon a "trump card" against US
Some US officials suspect China may want to go higher than it did in either 2007 or 2010, targeting an object 12,000 miles or so above Eart...
06 Jan, 2013, 04.11 PM IST
First satellite for armed forces to be ready in a monthThe armed forces are finally set to get their first-ever dedicated military satellite, a naval surveillance and communications one, as part...
04 Jun, 2012, 04.44 AM IST
After Agni-V launch, DRDO's new target is anti-satellite weaponsAgni V's launch has opened a new era. Apart from adding a new dimension to our strategic defence, it has ushered in fantastic opportunities.
21 Apr, 2012, 10.55 AM IST
- India lags behind even as China zooms far ahead in exploitation of space
Indian armed forces are still to get their own dedicated surveillance and communication satellites despite several plans.
13 Oct, 2011, 08.37 AM IST