India, Dec. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated India's space scientists and engineers for the successful launch of LVM3-M6, which placed BlueBird Block-2, a US spacecraft, into its intended orbit. The mission marked the launch of the heaviest satellite ever sent into space from Indian soil, reinforcing India's growing capabilities in heavy-lift launches.
The Prime Minister said the achievement represents a proud milestone in India's space journey and reflects the country's push towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He highlighted that the success further strengthens India's position in the global commercial launch market.
"With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for f...