ISRO successfully launches communication satellite GSAT-18, PM Modi tweets congratulations

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully placed communication satellite,GSAT-18 in orbit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the space scientists for the effective launch of the communication satellite. Modi termed it as an "another turning point for our space program".

"Congratulations to @isro for successfully launching the communication satellite, GSAT-18. This is another milestone for our space programme," Modi tweeted.

Congratulations to @isro for successfully launching the communication satellite, GSAT-18. This is another milestone for our space programme.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 6, 2016

The Indian Communication satellite GSAT-18 was successfully placed into orbit this Thursday by Ariane 5,which belongs to Arianespace, a French company.

The rocket was launched from Kourou (French Guiana).