President of India Congratulates Isro on the Successful Launch of India’s First Re-usable Launch Vehicle –…

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on the successful launch of India’s first Re-usable Launch Vehicle–Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD).

In a message to Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, Chairman of ISRO, the President has said, "I extend my hearty congratulations to you and your entire team at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on the successful launch of India’s first Re-usable Launch Vehicle –Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD).

The launch of RLV-TD is an important achievement made by the ISRO and takes India into the ranks of leading nations of the world with space shuttle capabilities. The nation is proud of this achievement.

Kindly convey my greetings to all members of your team of scientists, engineers, technologists and others involved in this great mission. I wish the ISRO continued success in all its future endeavours”.

This release issued at 1655 hrs.