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'Space power' India: What Modi's speech means for polls, national security

Prime Minister Modi, in surprise televised speech, announces announced India now has the capability to target satellites.

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Bibhudatta Pradhan and Archana Chaudhary | Bloomberg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India had joined the US, Russia and China in an elite group of nations that have the capability to target satellites.

In a televised address to the nation, Modi said India has shot down a low Earth orbit satellite, noting the capability was crucial for national security.

"India has today established its name as a space power," Modi said. "Our scientists used an anti-satellite missile to bring down a live satellite, 300 kilometers away in space."

India’s current range of missiles are mostly intended for confrontation with neighboruing rivals China and Pakistan. India has fought

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