Mukherjee on
Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
for the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) entering the orbit of the red planet
in its first attempt. In a message to Indian Space Research Organisation
(ISRO) Chairman K. Radhakrishnan, the president said, "I extend my
hearty congratulations and best wishes to you and your team on the
successful Orbit Insertion Maneuver of the Mars Orbiter Mission
'Mangalyaan' after a journey of nearly nine months.
"The success has
made India the first Asian country and ISRO the fourth space agency to
send a satellite to the red planet. ISRO is also the first to enter the
Martian Orbit in its maiden attempt.
"The nation is proud
of this historic achievement which has demonstrated, yet again, India's
space capabilities. I am sure that this breakthrough, which marks a
significant landmark in our space programme, will inspire our scientists
to make even greater strides," the president said.
He also conveyed his
greetings to the members of the ISRO team of scientists, engineers,
technologists and all others associated with the mission."The nation is
grateful for their hard work and proud of their accomplishment," he
added.
Source: News in Hindi and Newspaper
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