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Most debris from India's anti-satellite test has decayed: DRDO chief

May 11, 2019 1:39 pm

The Defence Research and Development Organisation chief said the continuous information being received is monitored and "I don't think there are any issues".

Pentagon defends India's ASAT test, says country is concerned over 'threats' in space

April 12, 2019 7:47 am

After India's test, NASA termed as a "terrible thing" the country's shooting down of one of its satellites, saying it created about 400 pieces of orbital debris, endangering the the International Space Station.

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Debris to clear in 45 days, no risk to space station, says DRDO

April 07, 2019 7:23 am

Asked whether the DRDO had the permission of the Election Commission (EC) for the briefing, officials said they had the “necessary clearance”.

Mission Shakti test debris pose no threat to global space assets: DRDO chief

April 06, 2019 9:17 pm

The ASAT missile launch last month drew criticism from NASA as it condemned the mission over ignoring safety concerns in the space, especially threat to the International Space Station (ISS).

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ASAT debris will burn out in 6 months, says ISRO scientist countering NASA

April 03, 2019 7:20 am

“It has happened at about 300 kilometres in space where the wind pressure is low, but it is enough to burn them (the debris) down in another six months,” Tapan Misra said, in response to a question about the risk to the ISS raised by a student at the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU).

Pentagon says debris from India's ASAT expected to burn up in atmosphere

ASAT debris will burn out in 6 months: ISRO scientist after NASA condemns Mission Shakti

April 03, 2019 3:49 am

The comments from ISRO came at a day after NASA administrator Jim Brindenstine pointed out that NASA has identified 400 pieces of orbital debris from India's anti-satellite test that posed risk to ISS which was launched way back in 1998 and has seen over 54 crewed missions.

US needs to 'squeeze out' safe havens from Pakistan: Pentagon Commander

US denies 'spying' on India's ASAT missile test, experts claim otherwise

March 30, 2019 10:16 am

"No US assets were spying on India. In fact, the US continues to expand its enduring partnership with India, resulting in enhanced interoperability and stronger economic ties," US Defense Department spokesperson Lt Col David W Eastburn told PTI.