New Delhi: Defense Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) A-SAT missile successfully engaged an Indian orbiting target satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in a 'Hit to Kill' mode from Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha on March 27, 2019. DRDO tweeted about the release of the stamp.
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Postage Stamp on ASAT being released by Hon'ble National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval pic.twitter.com/GI2UqpIUnK
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) September 15, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Postage Stamp on ASAT being released by Hon'ble National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval pic.twitter.com/GI2UqpIUnK
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) September 15, 2020Postage Stamp on ASAT being released by Hon'ble National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval pic.twitter.com/GI2UqpIUnK
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) September 15, 2020
The interceptor missile was a three-stage missile with two solid rocket boosters. Tracking data from range sensors had confirmed that the mission met all its objectives. The entire effort was indigenous which demonstrated the nation's capability to develop such complex and critical missions.
A number of industries also participated in the mission. With this success, India became the fourth nation in the world to possess such a capability.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in his address stated that it was a very brave step on part of DRDO to go for 'Mission Shakti'.
He further stated that DRDO has plenty of achievements to be proud of, however, the future is in space-based technologies. Satellites are critical and with this capability, India can defend its assets in space. He appreciated the way in which the mission was kept secret and complimented the whole DRDO fraternity for doing well in all other fields.
DRDO Chairman Dr G. Satheesh Reddy stated that A-SAT mission enabled the development of many technologies and capabilities for the precision kill at higher altitudes. He called upon DRDO to take up more complex and critical projects.
"The release of the stamp reminds the nation about the technological achievement which has made the nation proud," Pradipta Kumar Bisoi, Secretary, Department of Posts said. The department also tweeted about the stamp.
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India Post released a Customized My Stamp on India’s First Anti Satellite Missile (A-SAT) on the occasion of Engineers Day yesterday, the 15th, September, 2020 in the presence of Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor (NSA). pic.twitter.com/kQcyLPIVUs
— India Post (@IndiaPostOffice) September 16, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">India Post released a Customized My Stamp on India’s First Anti Satellite Missile (A-SAT) on the occasion of Engineers Day yesterday, the 15th, September, 2020 in the presence of Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor (NSA). pic.twitter.com/kQcyLPIVUs
— India Post (@IndiaPostOffice) September 16, 2020India Post released a Customized My Stamp on India’s First Anti Satellite Missile (A-SAT) on the occasion of Engineers Day yesterday, the 15th, September, 2020 in the presence of Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor (NSA). pic.twitter.com/kQcyLPIVUs
— India Post (@IndiaPostOffice) September 16, 2020
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