ISRO Celebrates 100th Launch Milestone with GSLV-F15 Success

ISRO marks a major milestone with its 100th successful launch, the GSLV-F15 mission, thankful for the support and vision of PM Modi. This success underscores decades of leadership transitioning from pioneers like Vikram Sarabhai and Satish Dhawan to modern-day achievements in India's space program.

In a landmark achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) celebrated its 100th successful launch with the GSLV-F15 mission on Wednesday. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing a long-term vision and acknowledged the steadfast support from political leadership.

Narayanan reflected on the organization's journey, from its humble beginnings with rockets transported by bicycles to its current status as a respected space agency. He highlighted the contributions of trailblazers like Vikram Sarabhai and Satish Dhawan, emphasizing the collaborative effort in reaching this milestone.

The GSLV-F15 mission placed the NVS-02 satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This mission not only marked ISRO's 100th launch but also demonstrated advancements in indigenous technology, celebrated as pivotal for the nation's space ambitions.

(With inputs from agencies.)