Mission Shakti: How India’s 2019 anti-sat missile test in space caught US off guard
India conducted an unexpected anti-satellite missile test in 2019, which surprised US security agencies completely. The former NRO officer David Grusch recounted his experiences during the incident on a podcast. India announced its capability after destroying a defunct satellite, making it the fourth country to achieve such technology. This test led to concerns about debris affecting...
Key Takeaways
- India conducted an unexpected anti-satellite missile test in 2019, which surprised US security agencies completely.
- The former NRO officer David Grusch recounted his experiences during the incident on a podcast.
- India announced its capability after destroying a defunct satellite, making it the fourth country to achieve such technology.
India conducted an unexpected anti-satellite missile test in 2019, which surprised US security agencies completely. The former NRO officer David Grusch recounted his experiences during the incident on a podcast. India announced its capability after destroying a defunct satellite, making it the fourth country to achieve such technology. This test led to concerns about debris affecting US satellites in orbit.
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