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The Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office, Shri Prithviraj Chavan has congratulated scientists on the successful launch of EDUSAT Satellite. In his message to the Secretary, Department of Space, Shri Chavan said:
"I am delighted to learn that our space programme has crossed yet another significant milestone by launching the EDUSAT Satellite in the first operational flight of the Geo Synchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV), from the Satish Dhawan Space Center-SHAR, this afternoon. Today’s launch demonstrates the versatility of our space programme. I am sure that the EDUSAT will help in improving access of education to the poor and disadvantaged, which is a solemn commitment of this Government. This reaffirms our commitment to use space technology as a tool for development. I congratulate the team of scientists, engineers of ISRO and all others who have contributed to the mission and wish them well in future endeavors in developing space technology."
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