Narendra Modi announces success of Mission Shakti, India’s anti-satellite missile capability

Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister said India’s action was not directed against any country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite, describing it as a rare achievement that puts the country in an exclusive club of space super powers.

« 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 », he said in an unprecedented broadcast to the nation on…