GSLV launch: Mission successful, says ISRO chief

June 05, 2017 18:19

Launch of ISRO GSLV Mark III carrying GSAT-19 communication satellite was successful, says ISRO chief Kiran Kumar.

A truly 'made in India' satellite will empower a digital India and will revolutionise communications and provide internet services like never before.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails the successful launch and says it takes India closer to next generation satellite capability.

"Congratulations to the dedicated scientists of ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission," he tweeted.

"The GSLV MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission takes India closer to the next generation launch vehicle and satellite capability. The nation is proud!," he said in another tweet.

President Pranab Mukherjee also congratulates ISROs scientists.

"Nation is proud of ISRO's significant achievement of launching heaviest rocket," he said.

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