vIndianz.com (8 Feb, 2010) — Chennai: Agni-III was launched successfully on Sunday at 10.50am and travelled its entire range of 3,500 km. and came down accurately on its target in the Bay of Bengal.
During its 800-second flight, it reached an altitude of 350 km. and its re-entry module sliced into the atmosphere, withstanding searing temperatures of 3,000 deg. Celsius, The Hindu reported.
The two-stage, surface-to-surface ballistic missile can carry nuclear warheads.
The nuclear triggering mechanism worked well although the missile carried only chemical explosives as payload.
An elated V.K. Saraswat, Scientific Adviser to the Defence Minister, called it “a fantastic launch and a hat-trick.”
Further Reading- Nuclear deal is India’s passport to the world: Bush
- No N-deal with Pak: US
- India, Russia sign nuclear agreement
- Hayabusa set for return to Earth
- Menon is new NSA
- India vs. Sri Lanka one-dayer halted
- US N-deal with Pak in the offing?
- Narayanan removed as NSA to be Bengal Governor
- Two men are executed for their role in China milk scandal
- Nasa Rocket launch postponed due to weather conditions
Stay updated! Follow us on twitter and subscribe to our feed via Feedburner.
Loading ...
No Comments