New Delhi, Dec 24 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated ISRO for the successful LVM3-M6 mission, saying it has strengthened India’s heavy-lift launch capability and reinforced the country’s growing role in the global commercial launch market.
ISRO’s LVM-3 rocket placed the 6.5-tonne BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of US-based AST SpaceMobile into a 520-km circular orbit, making it the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil.
“A significant stride in India’s space sector. The successful LVM3-M6 launch, placing the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, the spacecraft of USA, BlueBird Block-2, into its intended orbit, marks a proud milestone in India’s space journey,” Modi said in a post on X.
“It strengthens India’s heavy-lift launch capability and reinforces our growing role in the global commercial launch market,” he added.
The prime minister said the mission reflects the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and praised India’s space scientists and engineers. “India continues to soar higher in the world of space! Powered by India’s youth, our space programme is getting more advanced and impactful,” he said.
Highlighting future gains, Modi said, “With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for future missions such as Gaganyaan, expanding commercial launch services and deepening global partnerships.”
“This increased capability and boost to self-reliance are wonderful for the coming generations,” he added.
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