PM pats ISRO scientists for successful heaviest commercial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today lauded the efforts of scientists of ISRO which launched its heaviest commercial space mission putting five British satellites in sun synchronous orbit late yesterday evening.

"Successful launch of PSLV-C28 with 5 UK satellites is a moment of immense pride & joy for India. Congratulations to the @isro team," Modi, who is currently in Russia, tweeted.

ISRO launched its heaviest commercial space mission ever with its PSLV rocket successfully putting the five satellites into the orbit after a flawless takeoff from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.