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President congratulates ISRO for the successful conduct of ATV

| | Aug 28, 2016, at 09:06 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful conduct of Futuristic Rocket Test –Advanced Technology Vehicle (ATV).

In a message to Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, Chairman of ISRO, the President has said, “I extend my hearty congratulations to you and your entire team at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful conduct of Futuristic Rocket Test –Advanced Technology Vehicle (ATV)."

"The launch marks an important landmark in our space programme and demonstrates, yet again, India’s capabilities in space launch technology," the President said.

"With this test, India has joined the select club of nations which have the technology of air breathing engines. The nation is proud of this achievement," he said.

Mukherjee said: "Kindly convey my greetings to the members of your team of scientists, engineers, technologists and all others associated with this great mission. I wish all your future endeavours great success”.

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