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PM congratulates scientists
for GSLV launch

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Wednesday congratulated scientists of the Indian Space Research Organisation on the successful launch of Geo-stationary Satellite Launch Vehicle D1, saying "as the GSLV blazes its way into the sky, it writes a shining new chapter in the history of India's space endeavours."

"Today is a proud day for India. The entire nation is thrilled by the successful GSLV launch, which will put into orbit the GSAT-1 satellite," Vajpayee said in a message.

Having tested the GSLV, Indian space scientists should make it operational for launching the INSAT type of satellites, he said. "We can also look further ahead to the day when ISRO will be launching spacecraft not only to orbit the earth but also into the far space beyond."

Pointing out that the Indian space programme had faced many obstacles to its advancement, Vajpayee said: "With determination and competence, our scientists and engineers have succeeded in indigenously developing what was denied from elsewhere. This shows that the spirit of swavalamban (self-reliance) can help us overcome the stiffest of challenges in every sphere of nation-building," Vajpayee said.

"I join all my countrymen in heartily congratulating all the personnel of ISRO. I also compliment all the other institutions and industries involved in this successful launch," he said.

"I am sure that in the years to come, scientists will discover newer applications of space technology for the welfare of the global community," he added.

PTI

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