'Nation is proud' - PM Narendra Modi, President Pranab Mukherjee congratulate ISRO scientists on historic launch of GSLV MK III

Sriharikota: PM Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated ISRO scientists for successful launch of GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission.

ISRO launched its most powerful rocket GSLV Mark III carrying GSAT-19 communication satellite from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Launch of ISRO GSLV Mark III carrying GSAT-19 communication satellite was successful.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, "Congratulations to the dedicated scientists of ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission."

"The GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission takes India closer to next generation launch vehicle and satellite capability.The nation is proud, " PM Modi added in another tweet.

Congratulations to the dedicated scientists of ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 5, 2017

The GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission takes India closer to the next generation launch vehicle and satellite capability. The nation is proud! — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 5, 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee also congratulated the scientists for achieving this rare feat.

"Heartiest congratulations to ISRO on historic launch of GSLV-Mk III. Nation is proud of this significant achievement," President tweeted.

Heartiest congratulations to ISRO on the historic launch of GSLV-Mk III #PresidentMukherjee — President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) June 5, 2017

GSLV-Mk III is the heaviest rocket ever made by India and is capable of carrying the heaviest satellites made till date #PresidentMukherjee — President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) June 5, 2017

The nation is proud of this significant achievement #PresidentMukherjee — President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) June 5, 2017