JOIN USIn a message, the President said that it was a proud moment for the whole country as the scientists successfully launched the satellites.
The Prime Minister said he was delighted to learn that the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-C14 has successfully launched India's Oceansat-2 satellite and six nano satellites from European Universities and agencies.
"PSLV has once again demonstrated its versatility and reliability through this 15th successful launch in a row," Singh said, adding Oceansat-2 satellite will "herald a new beginning in our understanding of the oceans".
Congratulating the entire ISRO team responsible for this achievement, the Prime Minister wished ISRO continued success in future missions.
Vice President Hamid Ansari, who witnessed the take-off, congratulated the ISRO team for the successful launch.