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Source: This post on Antariksha Abhyas – 2024 has been created based on the article “First Ever Space Exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ hosted by Defence Space Agency begins in New Delhi” published in PIB on 12th November 2024.
Why in news?
The Defence Space Agency of India, under the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff has launched “Antariksha Abhyas – 2024.”
About Antariksha Abhyas – 2024
1. It is India’s first space-focused military exercise. It is dedicated to assessing and addressing the growing threats to space-based assets and services.
2. This three-day event, conducted in New Delhi from November 11 to November 13, 2024.
3. Aim: The exercise aims to strengthen India’s defense capabilities in space and secure national strategic objectives.
4. Purpose: It will help the defense forces understand the dependency on space-based services and assets in military operations.
5. Focus: Identifying potential vulnerabilities in space assets, especially in situations where space-based services may be denied or disrupted
6. Collaborating Organizations: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) will play key roles in contributing their expertise and resources.
7. Key Outcomes Expected: The exercise is expected to:
i) Enhance coordination among defense, intelligence, and space research entities.
ii) Improve operational preparedness against potential threats to India’s space assets.
iii) Lay the groundwork for future innovation in space defense technologies and strategic resilience in space operations.
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