New Delhi, Oct 31:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the scientists and engineers of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) following the successful launch of the GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the NVS-03 navigation satellite from Sriharikota on Friday night.
In a post on X, Modi said the mission marked an important step towards strengthening India’s indigenous satellite navigation system, Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC). He highlighted the enhanced capabilities of NVS-03 and said the satellite would further India’s efforts to achieve self-reliance in critical technologies.
The Prime Minister said the improved capabilities of the satellite would support navigation services benefiting people across the country. The mission is expected to strengthen India’s independent navigation infrastructure and improve the reliability of NavIC.
“The dedication and ingenuity of our space scientists continue to make our nation proud,” Modi said, congratulating the entire team behind the successful mission.