India's Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Weapons

[porky_kicker]

A video would be lovely, don't you think?

Pics of launcher may be released , but video I highly doubt.

 

[Hiranyaksha]

@Hiranyaksha additionally if you take out a satellite so high, the debris created in space would be a problem for a long time. That would have played its part in the decision to take out this micro satellite at this height and not something else.

I was just thinking that selecting a target to demonstrate technological capability could have been a sat around 900 kilometer so that we are not relying on tweets for confirmation. But may be space debris does form a significant factor when deciding on a target.

 

[Nicky G]

This is meant mainly for Chini but this further degrades Porki nuclear bluff:

 

[sayareakd]

What today's test of ASAT-1000 signifies from my point of view...

1. The booster is from 1st stage Agni 4 *but* upgraded to be launched from cannister, which apparently means Agni 4 Mk. II booster mated on ASAT is successfully demonstrated coz A4 Mk. 2 is designed to be launched from cannister.

2. The kill vehicle for ASAT-1000 is AD-2, which points out that upper section of AD-2 Anti-Ballistic Missile is also successfully demonstrated.

3. Today's test is just a technology demonstration of ASAT capability. The AD-2 KV onboard ASAT-1000 have RF + IIR Seeker & ASAT-1000 is fully capable to destroy satellites with a velocity of upto 8 km/s at LEO and in SSO, which means, upto 900km.

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what you said he has said it, regarding kill vehicle and the IIR sensor.

 

[patriots]

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[hit&run]

Node was given in 2014 tells the man was fully prepared not an amateur and was working on mission mode.

It took 2 years for DRDO to develop kill vehicle. More time could have consumed in simulation and programming.

Killing LEO microsatellite orbiting earth at the speed of ~8K m/s is a great milestone. Anything Pakistan is itching to launch at India will be killed before liftoff.

Jai Hind.

 

[patriots]

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[indiatester]

I don't remember the dates, but US demonstrated this with SM3 launched from a ship and with ASM135 from a F15...

Russia had one of the earliest anti sat tech. They planned something called co-orbit interceptor. The interceptor would be launched into orbit of the targeted sat. Over next few weeks the interceptor will catch upto the target and explode near it. Reportedly it had a penetration potential of 100mm of armour. A large overkill for a comm sat. Interestingly they use the same tech to make there new hush hush spy sats. They too creep on the target sats broadcast beam and snoop data.

China and India followed the cheapest way there was. Incremental build. All the subsystems where tested seperately and then clubbed together for the final weapon.



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@sorcerer @Brimstone @indiatester @Bhumihar @Bleh : Any info on the target system? How high, how fast, what did it do from Jan till now.

@kurup : Iska koi NOTAM bhi nahi aya

@Skdas , may be this message from @hit&run is what you are looking for.

Node was given in 2014 tells the man was fully prepared not an amateur and was working on mission mode.

It took 2 years for DRDO to develop kill vehicle. More time could have consumed in simulation and programming.

Killing LEO microsatellite orbiting earth at the speed of ~8K m/s is a great milestone. Anything Pakistan is itching to launch at India will be killed before liftoff.

Jai Hind.

 

[captscooby81]

Frequently Asked Questions on Mission Shakti, India’s Anti-Satellite Missile test conducted on 27 March, 2019
March 27, 2019

I. What was the test?

1. On March 27, 2019 India conducted Mission Shakti, an anti-satellite missile test, from the Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Island launch complex.This was a technological mission carried out by DRDO. The satellite used in the mission was one of India’s existing satellites operating in lower orbit. The test was fully successful and achieved all parameters as per plans. The test required an extremely high degree of precision and technical capability.

2. The significance of the test is that India has tested and successfully demonstrated its capability to interdict and intercept a satellite in outer space based on complete indigenous technology.

3. With this test, India joins an exclusive group of space faring nations consisting of USA, Russia and China.

II. Which satellite was used?

The satellite used was an Indian satellite.

III. Which Missile/Interceptor was used?

The DRDO’s Ballistic Missile Defence interceptor was used, which is part of the ongoing ballistic missile defence programme.

IV. There are other ways to demonstrate ASAT capabilities such as "fly-by tests” and Jamming. Why has India used the particular technology of Kinetic Kill?

This is a technology where we have developed capability. Space technologies are constantly evolving. We have used the technology that is appropriate to achieve the objectives set out in this mission.

V. Does the test create space debris?

The test was done in the lower atmosphere to ensure that there is no space debris. Whatever debris that is generated will decay and fall back onto the earth within weeks.

VI. Why did we do the test?

1. India has a long standing and rapidly growing space programme. It has expanded rapidly in the last five years. The Mangalyaan Mission to Mars was successfully launched. Thereafter, the government has sanctioned the Gaganyaan Mission which will take Indians to outer space.

2. India has undertaken 102 spacecraft missions consisting of communication satellites, earth observation satellites, experimental satellites, navigation satellites, apart from satellites meant for scientific research and exploration, academic studies and other small satellites. India’s space programme is a critical backbone of India’s security, economic and social infrastructure.

3. The test was done to verify that India has the capability to safeguard our space assets. It is the Government of India’s responsibility to defend the country’s interests in outer space.

VII. Why was the test done now?

The tests were done after we had acquired the required degree of confidence to ensure its success, and reflects the intention of the government to enhance India’s national security. India has seen an accelerated space development programme since 2014.

VIII. Is India entering into an arms race in outer space?

1. India has no intention of entering into an arms race in outer space. We have always maintained that space must be used only for peaceful purposes. We are against the weaponization of Outer Space and support international efforts to reinforce the safety and security of space based assets.

2. India believes that Outer space is the common heritage of humankind and it is the responsibility of all space-faring nations to preserve and promote the benefits flowing from advances made in space technology and its applications for all.

3. India is a party to all the major international treaties relating to Outer Space. India already implements a number of Transparency and Confidence Building Measures(TCBMs) – including registering space objects with the UN register, prelaunch notifications, measures in harmony with the UN Space Mitigation Guidelines, participation in Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination (IADC) activities with regard to space debris management, undertaking SOPA (Space Object Proximity Awareness and COLA (Collision Avoidance) Analysis and numerous international cooperation activities, including hosting the UN affiliated Centre for Space and Science Technology Education in Asia and Pacific. India has been participating in all sessions of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

4. India supported UNGA resolution 69/32 on No First Placement of Weapons on Outer Space. We see the No First Placement of weapons in outer space as only an interim step and not a substitute for concluding substantive legal measures to ensure the prevention of an arms race in outer space, which should continue to be a priority for the international community.

5. India supports the substantive consideration of the issue of Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space (PAROS) in the Conference on Disarmament where it has been on the agenda since 1982.

IX. What is the international law on weapons in outer space?

1. The principal international Treaty on space is the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. India is a signatory to this treaty, and ratified it in 1982. The Outer Space Treaty prohibits only weapons of mass destruction in outer space, not ordinary weapons.

2. India expects to play a role in the future in the drafting of international law on prevention of an arms race in outer space including inter alia on the prevention of the placement of weapons in outer space in its capacity as a major space faring nation with proven space technology.

3. India is not in violation of any international law or Treaty to which it is a Party or any national obligation.

X. Is the test directed against any country?

1. The test is not directed against any country. India’s space capabilities do not threaten any country and nor are they directed against anyone.

2. At the same time, the government is committed to ensuring the country’s national security interests and is alert to threats from emerging technologies. The capability achieved through the Anti-Satellite missile test provides credible deterrence against threats to our growing space-based assets from long range missiles, and proliferation in the types and numbers of missiles.

New Delhi
March 27, 2019

 

[TejasMK3]

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[prohumanity]

More important than Paki reaction is the reaction of Begum Mumtaj Banerjee...who devalued this great accomplishment by saying that this is part of Modi drama.
How are you going to deal with such traitors within India..these enemies within ..who downgrade and degrade the great feats acoomplished by amazing scientists of India.

 

[hit&run]

Congi whore house and its pimps work faster than Pappu's brain could imagine.

To back Pappu's foolish utterances once they even changed Wikipedia page on Coca-Cola to add the owner used to sell 'Shikangi' lemonade.

 

[aditya10r]

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[Abhijeet Dey]

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2007 Chinese anti-satellite missile test

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Chinese_anti-satellite_missile_test

 

[sorcerer]

Pakistan urges no militarization of space after India downs satellite

https://economictimes.indiatimes.co...ndia-downs-satellite/articleshow/68598867.cms



pakistan talking against its master china.

 

[Arihant Roy]

More important than Paki reaction is the reaction of Begum Mumtaj Banerjee...who devalued this great accomplishment by saying that this is part of Modi drama.
How are you going to deal with such traitors within India..these enemies within ..who downgrade and degrade the great feats acoomplished by amazing scientists of India.

Mamata Banerjee will be dealt with soon. The process has started.

Her comments.

She and her faithful nephew never disappoint. You won't find a joker of higher caliber than her . It is because of her and her retarded hooligans that Bengalis get a bad name everywhere.

 

[samsaptaka]

Congi whore house and its pimps work faster than Pappu's brain could imagine.

To back Pappu's foolish utterances once they even changed Wikipedia page on Coca-Cola to add the owner used to sell 'Shikangi' lemonade.

Now the only thing remaining is the demand for “proof” of the tests from these whores !

 

[Skdas]

Mamata Banerjee will be dealt with soon. The process has started.

Her comments.

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She and her faithful nephew never disappoint. You won't find a joker of higher caliber than her . It is because of her and her retarded hooligans that Bengalis get a bad name everywhere.

Ok let's not bring such creatures on this thread... She is a moron of the highest order and I am surprised people didn't fall off laughing after the "Model Code of Conduct" statement from her...

It's like Vanta Black calling kettle black....

 

[Hiranyaksha]

Twitter says that it is more of a BMD test than of anti sat test. Anybody care to clear ?
Question is raised because of target being at 300 kilometers.

 

[Skdas]

Just curious, the micro sat up there did it's task for 3 months then suddenly this afternoon sees a big ass dildo coming it's way... Then lights out.

What did it do up there? Modi ji did say a "Live Satellite". So what was it doing.

Conspiracy Theory: Chinese have been doing a lot of shady stuff in the upper atmosphere. There was a news article on rouge sats. There it did mention of a Chinese sat "Grabbing" small sats and then de-orbiting them. Did something like that happen recently to our sat, and as a counter offensive we just sent both our sat and the chinese graby sat to Davy Jones locker?


Also did we use our ground based radars for course correction ? I believe GP radars can see that far. Don't know if it can see that small. Doesn't this also prove our target discrimination ability at 300K range ?