IRNSS-1F is part of the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System under which a total of seven spacecraft are planned to provide navigational services. (PTI photo)
President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated ISRO scientists for the successful launch of India's sixth navigation satellite.
"Congratulations to ISRO team on successful launch of IRNSS 1F into orbit.#PresidentMukherjee," the President tweeted soon after ISRO launched the satellite onboard its PSLV C-32 rocket from the spaceport.
PM Modi in his tweet said, "Successful launch of IRNSS-1F is an accomplishment we all take immense pride in.I salute the hardwork of our scientists & @isro".
IRNSS-1F is part of the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System under which a total of seven spacecraft are planned to provide navigational services.