Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM’s message on the launch of Mars Orbiter Mission

"I congratulate all scientists of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful launch today of the Mars Orbiter mission, the most complex space mission of the country. The successful launch is the first step towards a successful mission and is testimony to ISRO’s mastery of the launch vehicle technology.

I wish the ISRO scientists all the best for the delicate next steps in this ambitious and long mission to Mars which will be the most significant milestone in our space programme and I remain confident that they will do the country proud."