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Vice President congratulates ISRO team for launching GSAT-9

| | May 06, 2017, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, May 5 (IBNS): Vice President M. Hamid Ansari on Friday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on successful launch of GSLV-F09 carrying South Asia Geostationary Communication Satellite (GSAT-9).

In a message, he said that the satellite will boost connectivity and cooperation among all participating SAARC countries.

Following is the text of Vice President’s message:

“I offer my congratulations to the Scientists, Engineers and Technicians of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful launch of GSLV-F09 carrying South Asia Geostationary Communication Satellite (GSAT-9), which will boost connectivity and cooperation among all participating SAARC countries.

The flawless launch demonstrates India’s capabilities in Geosynchronous Satellite launching. I wish ISRO all the very best for the future.”

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