Mission Shakti: India's Anti-Satellite Operation

Overview

• Operation Name: Mission Shakti
• Significance: Added India to the exclusive space club as an anti-satellite power
• Duration: Completed within seven minutes

Detailed Timeline

• 11:08 AM:

  • Target satellite detected
  • Microsat-R satellite located in the Bay of Bengal, moving northwards towards Abdul Kalam launch location
  • Classified as an enemy target

• 11:08 AM 30 seconds:

  • Indian missile received clearance to destroy the target

• 11:09 AM 30 seconds:

  • Missile launched from Orissa

• 11:10 AM 15 seconds:

  • First stage separation occurred at an altitude of 45 km

• 11:11 AM 17 seconds:

  • Second stage separation occurred at an altitude of 110 km

• 11:12 AM 10 seconds:

  • IIRC (Inertial Reference and Control) car locked on to the target satellite

• 11:15 AM:

  • Target satellite was successfully destroyed

Conclusion

• Mission Shakti showcases India's capabilities in space defense and enhances its strategic military position.