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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
TopicAnti-satellite missile

Topic: Anti-satellite missile

Russia blows up own satellite in low Earth orbit, NASA says it put ISS astronauts in danger

Kosmos 1408, a defunct Soviet-era satellite launched in 1982, was in orbit just above the International Space Station at 480km. It was blown up on 14-15 November.

India has no plans for another anti-satellite missile test, but will improve tech

India proved its A-SAT capability on 27 March when it knocked off one of its own satellites 300 km in space. However, the Chinese threat still persists.

Why space debris from India’s Mission Shakti may not be that dangerous after all

As countries like India look to develop ‘credible space deterrence’, ThePrint takes a look at the issue of space debris staring at the human race.

A-SAT missile: Is India focusing on ‘Star Wars’ instead of modernising its creaking military?

India Wednesday successfully test-fired an anti-satellite missile, becoming the fourth country after the US, Russia and China to possess such capability.

Anti-satellite missile capability crucial step in space: ex-ISRO chief Kasturirangan

PM Modi announced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite.

India set to develop ‘credible’ space deterrence after A-SAT test without fear of sanctions

Experts say no question of sanctions on India after the test 'because there is simply nothing on international regime on this'.

EC must act right now if it wants to maintain credibility

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

India takes space leap, shoots down satellite 300 km away: Modi

PM Modi announced that India has become only the fourth country after US, Russia, China to have this capability.

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Is India recalibrating Russian oil import strategy? Saudi Arabia discount offer is key

India has indicated several times that it makes decisions to purchase oil from Russia based on commercial reasons and not geopolitics.

At launch of NITI Aayog report, Sitharaman calls for regulation to run at par with AI adoption

FM adds that AI-assisted technologies should be adopted in all districts to bring development & highlights importance of collaborative ecosystems in tech innovation.

India looks to ink deal for 114 Rafale as early as next year, some to come in fly-away condition

The Standard F4 plus version will come equipped with longer-range air-to-air missiles (two) and air-to-ground munitions than currently in service with India, ThePrint has learnt.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.