New Delhi, India – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the successful launch of the LVM3-M6 space rocket as a “significant and pivotal step” in the development of India’s space sector. He affirmed that this achievement opens new horizons for his country’s technological ambitions.
New record
The rocket successfully placed the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil into its intended orbit, the American spacecraft BlueBird Block-2.
This operation represents a milestone in India’s space journey, as it demonstrates the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) ability to handle heavy and complex payloads with high precision.
This operation represents a milestone in India’s space journey, as it demonstrates the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) ability to handle heavy and complex payloads with high precision.
In a tweet on the X platform following the mission’s success, Modi affirmed that this achievement strengthens India’s domestic capability to launch heavy rockets. It also reinforces India’s growing role as a major player and strong competitor in the global commercial launch market.
He added that this success reflects the “self-sufficiency” vision adopted by the Indian government for the development of national technology.
Praise for national talent
The Indian Prime Minister concluded his remarks by congratulating the space scientists and engineers, praising their “arduous and hard work” that has placed India among the leading nations in the field of space technology, noting that this achievement is the fruit of years of innovation and scientific research.
