President of India Congratulates Isro for the Successful Test of an Indigenous Cryogenic Engine

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful test of an indigenous cryogenic engine.

In a message to Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, Chairman of ISRO, the President has said, "My heartiest congratulations on the successful test of an indigenous cryogenic engine.

I am happy to know this engine will help India put satellites of upto 4 tonnes in geostationary orbit. This achievement gives a commendable boost to our efforts to step up indigenization and improve self-reliance in our space programmes.

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

This release issued at 2025 hrs.