PSLV-C23 Successfully Launched In Modi’s Presence

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched PSLV-C23, carrying five foreign satellites, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The satellites are from four countries - France, Germany, Canada and Singapore. The rocket took off from Sriharikota at 9.52 am.

Modi congratulated the scientists for the successful launch and called it a "global endorsement of India's space capability." Addressing the scientists he said, "I feel especially privileged to witness this event in person. The event fills every Indian's heart with joy and pride."

Hailing ISRO for its work, Modi said, "Today, I ask our space community to take up the challenge of developing a SAARC satellite."

"India has the potential, to be the launch service provider of the world. We must work towards this goal," he added.

Further, emphasising on the need for technological advancement, he said, "Technology is central to development. It touches one and all and is an important instrument of our national progress."

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power, Coal and Energy, Piyush Goyal, expressed gratitude to the ISRO team. He tweeted: “Events like these fill the hearts of 125 crore Indians with immeasurable joy and make us all immensely proud. Jai Hind!”