New Delhi, Oct 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu congratulated ISRO scientists and engineers on the successful launch of the GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the NVS-03 navigation satellite.
The successful launch marks an important step in strengthening India’s indigenous satellite navigation system, Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), and advancing the country’s self-reliance in space technology.
PM Modi Praises ISRO Scientists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the scientists and engineers of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) through a post on X.
He said the successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03 would strengthen NavIC and improve India’s capabilities in critical space technologies.
Modi also praised the dedication and innovation of India’s space scientists, stating that their achievements continue to make the nation proud.
The Prime Minister highlighted the importance of NVS-03 in supporting navigation services that benefit citizens and contribute to India’s technological self-reliance.
YS Jagan Congratulates ISRO Team
YSRCP president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also congratulated ISRO scientists and engineers on the successful launch.
In his post on X, Jagan described the mission as a significant milestone in strengthening India’s indigenous NavIC navigation system.
He highlighted the importance of self-reliance in advanced space technology and the delivery of essential navigation services to citizens.
Jagan praised the dedication, intelligence and commitment to excellence demonstrated by India’s space scientists, saying their achievements make the entire nation proud.
Chandrababu Naidu Hails Successful NVS-03 Launch
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu also congratulated ISRO on the successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying the NVS-03 satellite from Sriharikota.
In his message on X, Naidu described the mission as another major step towards strengthening India’s indigenous NavIC navigation system.
He emphasised the importance of self-reliance in space technology and expressed gratitude to the scientists and engineers for enhancing India’s reputation in space exploration.
NVS-03 Strengthens India’s NavIC Navigation System
The successful launch of NVS-03 has helped restore India’s NavIC regional navigation satellite system to its minimum operational configuration of four satellites.
The second-generation navigation satellite was placed into its designated injection orbit by the GSLV-F18 rocket.
NVS-03 is equipped with atomic clock technology, including indigenous and procured components, to support navigation and timing services.
The satellite is expected to support several applications, including real-time tracking of trains, vehicles and ships. Such capabilities can improve transportation monitoring, logistics and other navigation-dependent services.
The mission represents another important milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its independent navigation infrastructure and reduce dependence on foreign satellite navigation systems.
The successful launch has drawn congratulations from national leaders, who acknowledged the contributions of ISRO scientists and engineers to India’s growing capabilities in space technology.
