Governor K Rosaiah congratulates scientists of ISRO

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Governor K Rosaiah today congratulated scientists of ISRO on the successful launch of PSLV C23 carrying SPOT-7 and four co-passenger space crafts from Canada, Germany and Singapore.

"It is a matter of great pride and a historic moment in the annals of ISRO. We have again proved that we are second to none in space science and technology. The day of India emerging as a super power is not far off", Rosaiah said in a release.

"I extend my best wishes to Dr K Radhakrishnan, Chairman all the scientists and to the entire team of ISRO. I wish ISRO all success in its endeavours", he said.

ISRO today successfully launched five foreign satellites from four countries on board PSLV-C23 and placed them in the intended orbit.