Published 17:58 IST, December 17th 2020
PSLV-C50 launch: Proud netizens thank ISRO for 'making India proud'
As ISRO on Dec 17 successfully launched the communication satellite CMS-01 onboard the PSLV-C50, several internet users congratulated the Indian space agency.
As ISRO on December 17 successfully launched the communication satellite CMS-01 onboard the PSLV-C50, several internet users congratulated the Indian space agency. The new CMS-01 satellite, which was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR), Sriharikota, will replace the current GSAT-12 in orbit, which was launched in 2011. Marking ISRO's second launch this year, the PSLV will put in orbit India's 42nd communications satellite, which is expected to provide coverage over the entire country in cases of disaster management and satellite internet connection.
Netizens ‘proud’ of ISRO
Following the launch, internet users flooded Twitter with congratulatory posts. While one user wrote, “Congratulations @isro team for this great achievement that too during the pandemic. Once again #ISRO scientists making us feel proud,” another added, “Always shine like the sun. We will always be proud of you. congratulations! Jai hind”. "The whole country believes in isro...one day we will become space giant,” wrote third. “Congrats Team ISRO for successfully placing CMS01 into orbit,” added fourth.
Addressing the team at Sriharikota post the launch of the PSLV, ISRO chief K Sivan congratulated the team for the successful launch and lauded the officials involved. Updating the team of ISRO's upcoming missions, Sivan exuded confidence in the organization to 'rise to the occasion' and successfully accomplish the targets.
"At the same time, we have a lot of work at hand to do. There are activities like Chandrayaan 3, Aditya 1 and Gaganyaan - it is going on. We are here to complete the missions at the earliest. Along with that, we have that much-awaited mission GSLV and SLV like the series of missions on hand. I am sure that ISRO, rise to the occasion and will do the needful to meet the demands of our Indian Government," Sivan said.
Updated 17:58 IST, December 17th 2020