Modi Says Satellite Destruction Shows India Is Now a ‘Space Power’

In a televised address to the nation, Modi said India fired a missile to knock down one of its own satellites in low Earth orbit, calling the capability crucial for national security. “India has today established its name as a space power,” Modi said. The shoot-down involved an interceptor from India’s ballistic missile defense program, showcasing the country’s rising confidence in the technology.

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