“Heartiest congratulations to the ISRO team on the successful launch of navigation satellite IRNSS-1E,” the president said in his message.
“Congratulating the dynamism and determination of ISRO and our scientists on the successful launch of PSLV C31 and putting IRNSS-1E in orbit precisely,” Modi tweeted.
An Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket blasted off successfully with the country’s navigation satellite – Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System-1E – from the rocket port Sriharikota here on Wednesday morning.
Once fully operational, the IRNSS will provide accurate position information service to users across the country and the region. (IANS)