New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the successful launch of LVM3-M6, which placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit. He called it a significant stride in India's space journey.

PM Modi congratulated ISRO's scientists and engineers, emphasising the country's progress toward an "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" and its continued rise in the world of space.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "A significant stride in India's space sector...The successful LVM3-M6 launch, placing the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, the spacecraft of USA, BlueBird Block-2, into its intended orbit, marks a proud milestone in India's space journey."

He called it a significant achievement for India's sp...