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PM Narendra Modi hails ISRO for successful launch of Singapore satellites

BI India BureauDec 16, 2015, 20:55 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed ISRO scientists for the successful launch of six Singapore satellites, saying it was a "momentous feat".

"Our scientists at @isro accomplish another momentous feat. Congrats to them on PSLV-C29 successfully launching 6 Singapore satellites," he tweeted.

"The launch, coming at a time when we mark 50 years of India-Singapore ties is significant. India cherishes strong relations with Singapore," he said.

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Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched the Singapore satellites from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here this evening.

(image credit: PTI)