'A Defining Moment In India's Space Journey': PM Narendra Modi Hails Historic Vikram-1 Launch As Maiden Private Orbital Rocket Reaches Orbit | Video
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Sriharikota: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the successful launch of the country's maiden private orbital rocket, Vikram-1, saying it proved the country's self-reliance push.
Spoke to the team of Skyroot Aerospace and congratulated them on the successful launch of Vikram-1.
This is a defining moment in India’s space journey. The growing participation of our private sector is opening new frontiers and accelerating innovation.
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Speaking to the CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, Pawan Kumar Chandana and co-founder Naga Bharath Daka by phone, the PM congratulated them and their company for the successful feat achieved on Saturday.
Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh: On the launch of Vikram-1 by Skyroot Aerospace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...In a way, I see your mission as a 'Vande Mataram' mission—to take the glory of Mother India to new heights, to harness the benefits of new-age technology, and to… pic.twitter.com/4ZCXGgmOqX
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Both top officials were present at the ISRO's Mission Control Centre (MCC) for the launch.
PM Modi conveyed his "grand greetings" to them and said their today's "Mission Aagaman" (arrival) should proceed further, he wished.
VIDEO | India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Skyroot Aerospace' Vikram-1, launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
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The mission "proves we can be Atmanirbhar," he said, even as Chandana informed that the rocket was completely designed and made in India.
Referring to PM Modi's post card with "Vande Mataram," slogan which the launch vehicle carried to a low earth orbit of 450 km, Chandana said "your card has successfully reached orbit. Vande Mataram is in orbit."
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