President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated ISRO for successful launch of SCATSAT-1 and 7 co-passenger satellites.
In a tweet, Mr Mukherjee extended his hearty congratulations to the space agency for launching PSLV C35 carrying eight satellites.
In his tweet, Mr Modi said it’s a moment of immense joy and pride for the country as ISRO scientists keep scripting history. The Prime Minister said, their innovative zeal has touched the lives of 125 crore Indians and made India proud worldwide.
Mr Modi also congratulated ISRO for setting another example of space cooperation by launching US, Canada, Algeria satellites together with its own satellite.
He also congratulated the students of IIT Bombay, for the creating the Pratham satellite which was launched today. He applauded the students of PES University, Bengaluru for creating the PiSat which was launched successfully today.