Industry lauds ISRO for 100th mission from Sriharikota

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New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) India’s space industry on Wednesday lauded the ISRO for the launch of its 100th mission from the spaceport at Sriharikota, terming it as a defining moment and expressed resolve to clock the next 100 launches in five years.

ISRO’s GSLV-Mk2 rocket placed in orbit NVS-02 satellite for India’s home-built global positioning system – Navigation with Indian Constellation (NaVIC) – early Wednesday, making it the 100th mission to be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.

"This carries the decades-long legacy of India's space exploration and also signifies our resolve ahead. Along with private launches, I look forward to witnessing the next 100 in five years," said Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (INSPACe) Chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka.

Hyderabad-based Ananth Technologies Limited CMD Subba Rao Pavuluri said the 100th launch was not just a celebration of the ISRO's technological prowess but also a reflection of India's growing capabilities in the global space arena.

"Over the years, we have had the privilege of contributing to several of ISRO's missions, providing cutting-edge avionics, systems and solutions that have played a pivotal role in the success of these endeavours," he said.

Aerospace, a part of the Godrej Enterprises Group, said the ISRO’s 100th mission launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre marked a defining moment in India’s space journey.

"For over four decades, Aerospace has been a committed partner in India’s ascent as a global space power, contributing precision-engineered components, including liquid engines, Vikas engine, and high-performance thrust chambers," a statement from Godrej said.

"The capabilities and infrastructure that ISRO has built over decades are the reason Skyroot Aerospace is able to do what we do," said Pawan Chandana, co-founder and CEO of space sector start-up Skyroot Aerospace.

"Hats off to your contribution to India! We look forward to playing our part in the next 100 launches, which will likely happen in one-tenth of the time as both the government and private space programs gain momentum," Chandana said.

Starting off with the SLV in 1979, the ISRO crossed the 100-mission mark after 46 years. PTI SKU AS AS