Indore: Indian scientists shot down a low orbit satellite 300 kilometres away in space on Wednesday. The anti-satellite missiles were developed in India. With this act, India has become fourth power in the world to use anti-satellite missiles after US, Russia and China. Free Press talked to city residents to know their reactions. Excerpts
Twinkle Purania,
MBA student |
It is one of the greatest achievements of India, which shows hard work and dedication of our scientists making in making our country super powerful. A progressive country needs to safeguard itself from predators.
Naivedhya Goyal, class X student |
Though it is bit complex to understand anti-satellite mission but it is a proud moment for all of us. Feeling lucky to be a part of the country, which is developing day by day.
Nikita Sahu, engineering student |
Technically, it is a very big achievement for our country. This technology will definitely help us in future. And I can say with confidence that India will soon upgrade this technology and take it to a new high.
Ankit Jain, IT professional |
It’s a wonderful achievement. Now, attackers will think twice before attacking our country because we are now capable to destroy their entire communication system.
Manish Joshi, Professor, PMB Gujarati Science College |
This technology made us more independent. It made our country more strong and advanced. It will be great if this topic becomes a part of education and students are taught about this technology. This will motivate youths to become scientists, specially space scientists.
Shubhankar Sangisapu, ex-CWO, NCC Air Wing |
By testing the first anti-satellite missiles in space, country’s space defense system has strengthened. India is now a force to reckon with. Now, rival countries will stay away from us.
Lavina Goyal, digital marketing trainee |
This is an initiative to develop our country and to save it from enemies. We have reached a stage where we should be proud of our country, our scientists, our leaders. ISRO did very well in last few years.
Anchal Patel, BSc student |
Very happy with this act of our Indian Space Research Organisation. I wish soon our country will become world’s most powerful. If possible, I will appear for entrance exam to join ISRO.
Naman Surana, engineer in Germany, native of Indore |
Though I am far from country but I am happy. My German friends congratulated me for this. This is a great step taken by our country to defend space. Happy and proud to be part of such a powerful country. Now, people will know ISRO as they know NASA.”
