The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful launch of PSLV-C28.
In his message to Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, the Chairman of ISRO, the President has said, "My heartiest congratulations to you and your entire team at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of PSLV-C28, carrying 5 satellites. I am happy to know that this launch is the heaviest commercial mission ever undertaken by ISRO.
The launch of PSLV-C28 is an important landmark in our space programme. Pleaseconvey my greetings to all members of your team of scientists, engineers and technologists involved in this mission. I wish all your future endeavours great success”.
This release issued at 1600 hrs.