Delhi, December 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated space scientists and engineers for successful launch of LVM3-M6, the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, and the spacecraft of USA, BlueBird Block-2, into its intended orbit saying that India continues to soar higher in the world of space!.

The Prime Minister stated that this marks a proud milestone in India’s space journey and is reflective of efforts towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

"With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for future missions such as Gaganyaan, expanding commercial launch services and deepening global partnerships" said Modi.

The Prime Minister posted on X: "A significant stride in India’s space sector… The successful LVM3-M6 launch, placing the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, the spacecraft of USA, BlueBird Block-2, into its intended orbit, marks a proud milestone in India’s space journey.

It strengthens India’s heavy-lift launch capability and reinforces our growing role in the global commercial launch market, he wrote.

This is also reflective of our efforts towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Congratulations to our hardworking space scientists and engineers. India continues to soar higher in the world of space!, he wrote.

“Powered by India’s youth, our space programme is getting more advanced and impactful. With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for future missions such as Gaganyaan, expanding commercial launch services and deepening global partnerships. This increased capability and boost to self-reliance are wonderful for the coming generations,” Modi posted on X.