India's New Space Achievement: SSLV Launch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded ISRO’s successful launch of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), highlighting its significance for India’s space industry. The cost-effective SSLV is poised to aid in various applications such as surveillance and disaster monitoring and encourages private sector involvement in space missions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), calling it a matter of immense joy for the nation.

'A remarkable milestone! Congratulations to our scientists and industry for this feat. It is a matter of immense joy that India now has a new launch vehicle. The cost-effective SSLV will play an important role in space missions and will also encourage private industry,' he said on X.

ISRO launched its third and final developmental flight of the SSLV on Friday, which can be used in various applications, including satellite-based surveillance, disaster and environmental monitoring, fire detection, and volcanic activity.

This successful launch sets the stage for collaboration between ISRO's commercial arm, NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), and private industry for future SSLV missions.

(With inputs from agencies.)