India readying weapon to destroy enemy satellites

[navtrek]

India readying weapon to destroy enemy satellites: Saraswat

Indian defence scientists are readying a weapons system to neutralise enemy satellites operating in low-earth orbit, a top defence scientist said here on Sunday.

"India is putting together building blocks of technology that could be used to neutralise enemy satellites," Defence Research and Development Organisation Director General V K Saraswat told reporters on the sidelines of the 97th Indian Science Congress.

However, he added that the defence scientists have not planned any tests but have started planning such technology which could be used to leapfrog to build a weapon in case the country needed it.

Saraswat, who is also the Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister, said the scientists were planning to build the weapon which would have the capacity to hit and destroy satellites in low-earth orbit and polar orbit.

Usually, satellites in such orbits are used for network centric warfare and neutralising such spacecraft would deny enemy access to its space assets.

"We are working to ensure space security and protect our satellites.

At the same time we are also working on how to deny the enemy access to its space assets," he said. To achieve such capabilities, a kill vehicle needs to be developed and that process is being carried out under the Ballistic Missile Defence programme.

"Basically, these are deterrence technologies and quite certainly many of these technologies will not be used. I hope they are not used," Saraswat said. In January 2007, China had demonstrated its capability to destroy satellites by conducting an anti-satellite test. It had launched a missile that blew to smithereens an ageing weather satellite Fengyun 1C orbiting at a distance of 500 miles away from the earth.

Saraswat said the DRDO is building an advanced version of its interceptor missile with a range of 120-140 km. The missile interceptor is expected to be test fired in September.

Space security is going to be a major issue in the future and India should not be left behind in this area, the defence scientist said.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/i...to-destroy-enemy-satellites-saraswat/562776/0

 

[navtrek]

new anti-Sat weapon Any info ?

 

[XYON]

India readying weapon to destroy enemy satellites: Saraswat

Indian defence scientists are readying a weapons system to neutralise enemy satellites operating in low-earth orbit, a top defence scientist said here on Sunday.

"India is putting together building blocks of technology that could be used to neutralise enemy satellites," Defence Research and Development Organisation Director General V K Saraswat told reporters on the sidelines of the 97th Indian Science Congress.

However, he added that the defence scientists have not planned any tests but have started planning such technology which could be used to leapfrog to build a weapon in case the country needed it.

Saraswat, who is also the Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister, said the scientists were planning to build the weapon which would have the capacity to hit and destroy satellites in low-earth orbit and polar orbit.

Usually, satellites in such orbits are used for network centric warfare and neutralising such spacecraft would deny enemy access to its space assets.

"We are working to ensure space security and protect our satellites.

At the same time we are also working on how to deny the enemy access to its space assets," he said. To achieve such capabilities, a kill vehicle needs to be developed and that process is being carried out under the Ballistic Missile Defence programme.

"Basically, these are deterrence technologies and quite certainly many of these technologies will not be used. I hope they are not used," Saraswat said. In January 2007, China had demonstrated its capability to destroy satellites by conducting an anti-satellite test. It had launched a missile that blew to smithereens an ageing weather satellite Fengyun 1C orbiting at a distance of 500 miles away from the earth.

Saraswat said the DRDO is building an advanced version of its interceptor missile with a range of 120-140 km. The missile interceptor is expected to be test fired in September.

Space security is going to be a major issue in the future and India should not be left behind in this area, the defence scientist said.

India readying weapon to destroy enemy satellites: Saraswat

Yeah Right! and whose satellite are you going to shoot down? US, Russia or the Chinese? If this was such as easy task others would already have had the weapon ready. More of a wet dream then a reality for ISRO and its current state of technology.

 

[arya-hind]

hi

good step

 

[navtrek]

Yeah Right! and whose satellite are you going to shoot down? US, Russia or the Chinese? If this was such as easy task others would already have had the weapon ready. More of a wet dream then a reality for ISRO and its current state of technology.

My friend the article says research in the technology has started

But i don't agree with ur point either. if ISRO can accomplish a successful moon then why not this ?

and don't worry It wont be US,Russian or Chinese sat's

 

[haawk]

the US ,russians and the chinese already have the weapon ready....india is just on the process of getting one ready so that we can hit the other's satillites if we need too.......
buddy you are making fun of ISRO that just launched a satellite to the moon and is about to send its next one----your comments on ISRO only show your lack of knowledge.........

 

[gogbot]

India readying weapon to destroy enemy satellites: Saraswat

Indian defence scientists are readying a weapons system to neutralise enemy satellites operating in low-earth orbit, a top defence scientist said here on Sunday.

"India is putting together building blocks of technology that could be used to neutralise enemy satellites," Defence Research and Development Organisation Director General V K Saraswat told reporters on the sidelines of the 97th Indian Science Congress.

However, he added that the defence scientists have not planned any tests but have started planning such technology which could be used to leapfrog to build a weapon in case the country needed it.

Saraswat, who is also the Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister, said the scientists were planning to build the weapon which would have the capacity to hit and destroy satellites in low-earth orbit and polar orbit.

Usually, satellites in such orbits are used for network centric warfare and neutralising such spacecraft would deny enemy access to its space assets.

"We are working to ensure space security and protect our satellites.

At the same time we are also working on how to deny the enemy access to its space assets," he said. To achieve such capabilities, a kill vehicle needs to be developed and that process is being carried out under the Ballistic Missile Defence programme.

"Basically, these are deterrence technologies and quite certainly many of these technologies will not be used. I hope they are not used," Saraswat said. In January 2007, China had demonstrated its capability to destroy satellites by conducting an anti-satellite test. It had launched a missile that blew to smithereens an ageing weather satellite Fengyun 1C orbiting at a distance of 500 miles away from the earth.

Saraswat said the DRDO is building an advanced version of its interceptor missile with a range of 120-140 km. The missile interceptor is expected to be test fired in September.

Space security is going to be a major issue in the future and India should not be left behind in this area, the defence scientist said.

India readying weapon to destroy enemy satellites: Saraswat

Seems like our AMB tech is being adapted to defend our satellites.

But with some modifications the same tech can be used to shoot them down.

Good initiative.

 

[Maddy2105]

Seems like our AMB tech is being adapted to defend our satellites.

But with some modifications the same tech can be used to shoot them down.

Good initiative.

ISRO should be given more finance and furthur Agni missile research should be done by them.

 

[Dark Angel]

Yeah Right! and whose satellite are you going to shoot down? US, Russia or the Chinese? If this was such as easy task others would already have had the weapon ready. More of a wet dream then a reality for ISRO and its current state of technology.

Dont worry abt which satellite we choose to shoot down ISRO has launched more than 50 satellites in the past and has more then ever desire to do so in the future .......... Now i belive if every pakistani had taught like u they be still living in 1947

Selective listening is a bad habit, heres what he said

1)"We are working to ensure space security and protect our satellites.

2)To achieve such capabilities, a kill vehicle needs to be developed and that process is being carried out under the Ballistic Missile Defence programme.

 

[gogbot]

ISRO should be given more finance and furthur Agni missile research should be done by them.

ISRO does not develop the Agni series. That's handled by DRDO.

Technologies developed by Agni can be ported to ISRO and vice versa.

ISRO does not directly associate itself with any weapons. Even the AVATAR is purely for Civillian use as far as ISRO is concerned, Even though the IAF clearly has other intentions for it.


We have to wait for the Agni-5, and its SLBM and MIRV variants. Funding is not the Issue here. But the time taken for RnD and testing.

 

[Maddy2105]

ISRO does not develop the Agni series. That's handled by DRDO.

Technologies developed by Agni can be ported to ISRO and vice versa.

ISRO does not directly associate itself with any weapons. Even the AVATAR is purely for Civillian use as far as ISRO is concerned, Even though the IAF clearly has other intentions for it.


We have to wait for the Agni-5, and its SLBM and MIRV variants. Funding is not the Issue here. But the time taken for RnD and testing.

I know all that...but ISRO would be 10 times more efficient if they handled the AGNI development and all missile based developments

 

[gogbot]

I know all that...but ISRO would be 10 times more efficient if they handled the AGNI development and all missile based developments

I doubt ISRO would even want to develop ICBM

Most who work at ISRO did not sign up to make WMD delivery systems.

It would also Give ISRO a bad international image.
It has a very positive one today. I would not wish for it to be tarnished.

at any rate the former Head of ISRO is not the Head of DRDO.
A move done no doubt to appease, people who no doubt demanded the same as you.

 

[Developereo]

The headline

India readying weapon to destroy enemy satellites


The fine print

"India is putting together building blocks of technology that could be used to neutralise enemy satellites," Defence Research and Development Organisation Director General V K Saraswat told reporters on the sidelines of the 97th Indian Science Congress.

However, he added that the defence scientists have not planned any tests but have started planning such technology which could be used to leapfrog to build a weapon in case the country needed it.


The conclusion

Somebody in DRDO makes doodles on an envelope and makes a Powerpoint presentation and the fanboys start having wet dreams on the internet.

 

[Kompromat]

RAJYA SABHA

During April 2009, 2nd star sensor used for orientation of Chandrayaan spacecraft towards Moon had failed. Alternate method using Gyroscope and Antenna had been implemented for orienting Chandrayaan towards Moon.

Due to the loss of communication link with the Chandrayaan-I, it was not possible to take any further corrective steps.

The total cost of Chandrayaan-I mission from “Concept to Commissioning to ultimate calling-off” is Rs. 386.00 crores, including the cost of establishment of ground infrastructure.

This was stated by Shri Prithviraj Chavan, the Minister of State (I/C) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences in the Rajya Sabha today

 

[gogbot]

The headline

India readying weapon to destroy enemy satellites


The fine print

"India is putting together building blocks of technology that could be used to neutralise enemy satellites," Defence Research and Development Organisation Director General V K Saraswat told reporters on the sidelines of the 97th Indian Science Congress.

However, he added that the defence scientists have not planned any tests but have started planning such technology which could be used to leapfrog to build a weapon in case the country needed it.


The conclusion

Somebody in DRDO makes doodles on an envelope and makes a Powerpoint presentation and the fanboys start having wet dreams on the internet.

read carefully.

Seems like our AMB tech is being adapted to defend our satellites.

But with some modifications the same tech can be used to shoot them down.

Good initiative.