PM Modi Hails ISRO’s Successful SSLV Launch as a Major Achievement
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) on Friday, calling it a significant milestone for the country’s space program.
In a post on X, Modi celebrated the achievement, stating, “A remarkable milestone! Congratulations to our scientists and industry for this feat. It is a matter of immense joy that India now has a new launch vehicle. The cost-effective SSLV will play an important role in space missions and will also encourage private industry. My best wishes to @isro, @INSPACeIND, @NSIL_India, and the entire space industry.”
The successful launch of the SSLV, ISRO’s third and final developmental flight, demonstrates the vehicle’s capabilities in supporting satellite-based applications such as surveillance, disaster monitoring, environmental assessment, fire detection, and volcanic activity. This advancement will also open opportunities for collaboration between ISRO and its commercial arm, NewSpace India Ltd, to facilitate launches using the SSLV.
