Sriharikota (AP):
ISRO on Wednesday scripted history as it successfully launched a record 104 satellites on a single rocket from the spaceport in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
The 104 satellites also included India’s earth observation satellite. This is the highest number of satellites ever launched in a single mission.
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C37 blasted off at 9:28 AM from the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre and first injected Cartosat-2 series satellite into orbit followed by the other 103 nano satellites, including 96 from the U.S, in a gap of about 30 minutes.
Here is who said what:
PM Narendra Modi: Congratulations to @isro for the successful launch of PSLV-C37 and CARTOSAT satellite together with 103 nano satellites!
This remarkable feat by @isro is yet another proud moment for our space scientific community and the nation. India salutes our scientists.
Spoke to the Secretary, Department of Space and congratulated him & the entire team of scientists on today's exceptional achievement.
Pranab Mukherjee: Congratulations to ISRO on the successful launch of PSLV – C37, carrying a record 104 satellites. This day shall go down as a landmark in the history of our space programme.
Nation is proud of this achievement, which has demonstrated, yet again, India’s increasing space capabilities. I urge ISRO to continue to strive for the progress of our space capabilities.
Kiren Rijiju: Let's celebrate the success! Congratulations to #ISRO on the successful launch of PSLV-C37, carrying a record 104 satellites.
Shahnawaz Hussain: More Congrats to all the scientists at #ISRO for yet another landmark by launching 104 satellites in a single mission. We are so proud of ISRO.
Prakash Javadekar: Congratulations to ISRO Scientists & team for launching a record 104 satellites in a single mission. It's a proud moment for the nation.
Jayant Sinha: Exceptional achievement by our ISRO scientists. We are very proud of the record launch of 104 satellites. Congratulations to ISRO team.
Suresh Prabhu: Flying high, yet again! Kudos to @isro for achieving this record of successfully launching 104 satelites in one go! Proud moment ISRO
M Venkaiah Naidu: Kudos to team ISRO. History created with the successful lunch of #PSLV-C37 & CARTOSAT along with 103 nano satellites.
N Chandrababu Naidu: Overwhelmed to witness this magnificent feat by @isro in launching 104 satellites. A proud moment for all Indians. Salute to the team!
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BS Bassi: Wish ISRO PSLV C 37 all the very best. ISRO has been making Indians proud by reaching newer milestones in space.
Spoke to the Secretary, Department of Space and congratulated him & the entire team of scientists on today's exceptional achievement.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2017
This remarkable feat by @isro is yet another proud moment for our space scientific community and the nation. India salutes our scientists.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2017
Congratulations to @isro for the successful launch of PSLV-C37 and CARTOSAT satellite together with 103 nano satellites!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2017
I urge ISRO to continue to strive for the progress of our space capabilities #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) February 15, 2017
Nation is proud of this achievement, which has demonstrated, yet again, India’s increasing space capabilities #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) February 15, 2017
This day shall go down as a landmark in the history of our space programme #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) February 15, 2017
Congratulations to ISRO on the successful launch of PSLV – C37, carrying a record 104 satellites #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) February 15, 2017
Let's celebrate the success!
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) February 15, 2017
Congratulations to #ISRO on the successful launch of PSLV-C37, carrying a record 104 satellites🖒
Jai Hind...
Congrats to all the scientists at #ISRO for yet another landmark by launching 104 satellites in a single mission. We are so proud of @isro
— Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) February 15, 2017
Congratulations to #ISRO Scientists & team for launching a record 104 satellites in a single mission. It's a proud moment for the nation. pic.twitter.com/m3mjDtMqCy
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) February 15, 2017
Exceptional achievement by our #ISRO scientists. We are very proud of the record launch of 104 satellites. Congratulations to @isro team.
— Jayant Sinha (@jayantsinha) February 15, 2017
Flying high,yet again! Kudos to @isro for achieving this record of successfully launching 104 satelites in one go! Proud moment #ISRO
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) February 15, 2017
Kudos to team @isro. History created with the successful lunch of #PSLV-C37 & CARTOSAT along with 103 nano satellites. #WorldRecord #ISRO
— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) February 15, 2017
Overwhelmed to witness this magnificent feat by @isro in launching 104 satellites. A proud moment for all Indians. Salute to the team! #ISRO
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) February 15, 2017
Wish #ISRO PSLV C 37 all the very best. ISRO has been making Indians proud by reaching newer milestones in space.
— BS Bassi (@BhimBassi) February 14, 2017
