Tirumala, Jan. 28 -- Ahead of the GSLV-F15/ NVS-02 rocket launch scheduled for Wednesday, ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan, along with a team of scientists, visited Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala.

They placed a model of the rocket at the deity's feet and performed special prayers for the mission's success.

Speaking to ANI, Dr. Narayanan expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister's decision to allocate Rs400 crores for the third launch pad at ISRO, enabling the launch of heavier rockets into space.

He stated that this would facilitate the launch of heavier rockets into space. He also prayed for the success of ISRO's upcoming missions and thanked the divine blessings for their achievements.

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