The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on the successful launch of PSLV-C26, carrying IRNSS-1C.
In a message to Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Chairman of ISRO, the President said, "I extend my hearty congratulations and best wishes to you and your team at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on the successful launch of PSLV-C26, carrying IRNSS-1C, the third of the series of seven satellites of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. The nation is proud of this achievement, which has demonstrated, yet again, India’s increasing space capabilities.
Kindly convey my greetings to the members of your team of scientists, engineers, technologists and all others associated with this great mission. I wish all your future endeavours great success”.
This release issued at 1515 hrs.