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World Space Week 2022
World Space Week is observed from October 4 to 10 every year. Key facts World Space Week is observed to create awareness about space activities, inspire next generation to contribute to those activities and promote international cooperation in space outreach and education. “Space and Sustainability” is the theme for this year’s World Space Week. Its ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Events Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Topics: 1967 Outer Space Treaty • Outer space • Outer space treaty • sputnik • Sustainable Development Goals • Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 • Sustainable Development Goals 2030 • World Space Week
DRDO displays A-SAT weapon system at Republic Day Parade
On January 26, 2020, the Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) displayed the A-SAT weapon system. A-SAT is the Anti-Satellite Weapon System. India is one of the few countries in the world to own the technology. The other countries include US, China and Russia. Highlights DRDO launched “Mission Shakti”, the first A-SAT mission. The mission demonstrated ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: 1967 Outer Space Treaty • DRDO • India's Space Missions • Mission Shakti • Outer space • Satellite Technology
Mission Shakti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India has successfully test-fired an anti-satellite (A-SAT) missile by shooting down a live satellite. The project named as Mission Shakti was led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was aimed at strengthening India’s overall security. Key Facts about Mission Shakti DRDO-developed A-SAT system successfully destroyed a live ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: 1967 Outer Space Treaty • A-SAT • anti-satellite missile • China • Defence Research and Development Organisation • DRDO • Mission Shakti • Odisha • Russia • U.S.