PM Modi congratulated ISRO after launching heaviest satellite ‘GSAT 29’ from Sriharikota
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the GSLV MK III-D2 carrying GSAT-29 satellite from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. It has set a new record for India as it is one of the heaviest launch vehicle, the GSLV Mark III which is also called as ‘Bahubali’ because it has a double carrying capacity of GSLV Mark II.
ISRO took to Twitter to share the information about the successful launch.
Check out the tweets of ISRO:
#ISROMissions#GSLVMkIIID2 lifts off majestically carrying #GSAT29 from SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota. About 17 min later, the vehicle injected satellite successfully into GTO. Post that, Master Control Facility at Hassan assumed control of satellite. @PMOIndia @narendramodi @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/abeFE7kiDU
— ISRO (@isro) November 14, 2018
#ISROMissions
— ISRO (@isro) November 14, 2018
Mission Accomplished! 🇮🇳
Here's a stunning capture by SDSC SHAR crew of #GSLVMkIIID2 roaring away to its destination carrying #GSAT29 under the watchful eyes of Moon. The 1st operational mission of #GSLVMkIII will be #Chandrayaan-2.
Thank You for your support. pic.twitter.com/5PPjqzOoEl
Credit goes to entire #ISROTeam for this achievement, says Dr K Sivan, Chairman.
#ISROMissions #GSLVMkIIID2 launches #GSAT29. Credit goes to entire #ISROTeam for this achievement, says Dr K Sivan, Chairman. pic.twitter.com/qrXLpIKa4U
— ISRO (@isro) November 14, 2018
Check out the visuals:
📡LIVE Now: Launch of GSLV Mk-III D2/ GSAT-29 Mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR), Sriharikota https://t.co/nIwBVLhaBx
— PIB India (@PIB_India) November 14, 2018
After the successful launch, PM Modi has congratulated ISRO for the new success. He took Twitter and wrote, ‘ My heartiest congratulations to our scientists on the successful launch of GSLV MK III-D2 carrying a GSAT-29 satellite. The double success sets a new record of putting the heaviest satellite in orbit by an Indian launch vehicle.
The satellite will provide communication and internet services to the remotest corners of our country.’
My heartiest congratulations to our scientists on the successful launch of GSLV MK III-D2 carrying GSAT-29 satellite. The double success sets a new record of putting the heaviest satellite in orbit by an Indian launch vehicle. @isro
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 14, 2018
The satellite will provide communication and internet services to the remotest corners of our country. @isro
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 14, 2018
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First published: 15 November 2018, 8:21 IST