New Delhi, Jan 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed ISRO, for the successful launch of X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) saying “This launch is wonderful news for the space sector and will enhance India’s prowess in this field.’
Congratulating the scientists for the launch, PM Modi said on X, “A great start to 2024, thanks to our scientists! This launch is wonderful news for the space sector and will enhance India’s prowess in this field. Best wishes to our scientists at @isro and the entire space fraternity in taking India to unprecedented heights.’
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also lauded the launch of the satellite and said, “Bharat’s monumental stride in space.’
“Congratulations to our @isro scientists on the historic launch of the specialized astronomy observatory satellite XPoSat to study black holes and neutron stars in our galaxy. Brightening up the cosmos in pursuit of knowledge on the very first day of 2024, you have proven yet again that your might is our pride,” Amit Shah said on X.
Through this satellite, India will become the second country in the world after the United States to send a specialised astronomy observatory to study black holes and neutron stars in our galaxy.
