ISRO successfully launches PSLV C-23 into Space; A moment of pride for India

     PSLV C-23 was launched earlier today from the space and research centre at Sriharikota at 9:52 IST.

     The launch was witnessed by PM Narendra Modi, who arrived earlier at Sriharikota on Sunday. The other prominent personalities to witness another landmark of India in the history of space research included the CM of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah, and the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Jitendra Singh. Earlier, K Radhakrishnan, Chairman, ISRO, gave a brief presentation to the PM on India’s space programme, in the presence of senior scientists.

   It was a commercial PSLV and the special fact about this launch was that it didn’t contain any satellites of India, rather it contained satellites from foreign nations of France, Germany, Canada and Singapore.

   Post-launch, PM Modi addressed the people at ISRO and said that ”The launch fills every Indian's heart with pride. PSLV C-23 is a global endorsement of our space capabilities.” He also stated the development of quality equipment at cheaper costs as he said that “Our Mars Mission cheaper than the movie Gravity”.

   ISRO has so far launched 35 satellites including payload from 19 nations across the globe which contributed much in the state of International Affairs and Foreign Exchange