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India launches rocket carrying seventh navigation satellite, Modi appreciates scientists

by IBNS 28 Apr 2016, 08:27 am

Chennai, Apr 28 (IBNS): Creating history, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday launched the PSLV-C33 rocket which carried seventh navigation satellite of the country.

PSLV-C33, which is  carrying Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System-IRNSS-1G, blasted off  from Sriharikota space station here at 12.50 p.m.

Indian PM Narendra Modi said it is a gift by the scientists to the people of India.

Modi said: "India has launched 7 such navigation satellites which have been successful."

"With this successful launch, we will determine our own paths powered by our technology. This is a great gift to people from scientists," Modi said.

"Our efforts will not only help India but we can help fellow SAARC nations as well," he said.

Modi said through space science lives of people can be transformed.