India is the World's Go-To Launch Pad: PM Modi

Sharing three infographics on his social media platform X, the PM first noted: "India is the world's go-to launch pad."

India is becoming the world's go-to launch pad, with a record number of foreign satellites being launched from the country in the last decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.

Sharing three infographics on his social media platform X, the PM first noted: "India is the world's go-to launch pad."

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He highlighted that "398 foreign satellites were launched since 2014 (10 years)."

In comparison, only "35 foreign satellites" were launched in the 35 years before 2014.

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The first significant rocket liftoff from Sriharikota was the Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) mission on August 10, 1979.

"India is the place for satellite launches," the PM said in the second infographic shared on X.

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It showed that "457 satellites were launched since 2014 (10 years)."

Conversely, only "106 satellites" were launched in the 35 years before 2014.

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"When it comes to the space sector, bet on India!" he concluded.

Earlier, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh also highlighted India's growing dominance in commercial space launches.

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"Today, 90 percent of foreign satellite launches are being carried out through ISRO, reflecting the global confidence in our capabilities," he said.

He attributed this success to reforms initiated over the last decade, including the opening of the space sector to private players, which has spurred greater innovation, investment, and international collaborations.

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On January 30, ISRO achieved the milestone of 100 launches from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.

The GSLV-F15 rocket launched at 6:23 a.m., carrying the NVS-02 navigation satellite to space, marking another triumph for the nation's space exploration success.

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ISRO has also announced plans to launch another "100 missions in the next five years."

PM Modi stated that this incredible milestone is a testament to the vision, dedication, and commitment of the country's scientists and engineers.

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