India recognized for its low-cost international space standard technology: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Hailing the stupendous achievement by the private sector in launching the 'Vikram S' satellite, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that now India is recognized for its low-cost international space standard technology.

While addressing the 95th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister talked about the recently launched 'Vikram S' satellite and said that with the launch of 'Prarambh' the country witnessed new history being made in the space sector. "On the 18th of November, the whole country witnessed new history being made in the space sector. On this day, India sent its first rocket into space, which was designed and prepared by the private sector of India. The name of this rocket is - 'Vikram S'," said PM Modi.

He further said that the Vikram S Rocket is equipped with many features and some crucial parts of this rocket have been made through 3D printing.

"Vikram S Rocket is equipped with many features. As compared to others it is lighter and cheaper. The development cost is substantially lesser than that of other countries. India is now recognized for its low-cost international space standard technology. One more modern technology has been used in the making of this rocket. You will be amazed to know that certain essential parts of this rocket have been made through 3D printing," he said.

He also said that name 'Prarambh' aptly suits the launch of the 'Vikram-S' mission- as this is the start of private sector participation in the space sector and creating new opportunities for the youth.

"This is the beginning of a new era full of self-confidence for the country. You can imagine the children who once made paper aeroplanes and used to fly them with their hands are now getting a chance to make aeroplanes in India itself. What a great opportunity has come for India, for every Indian! This becomes even more special because India was awarded this responsibility during Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal," he said.

Vikram-S, India's first-ever privately developed rocket successfully lifted off from the Sriharikota spaceport on November 18. Earlier on Saturday, the PSLV C54 carried the India-Bhutan SAT, along with India's Earth Observation Satellite -06 and other satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

"India is sharing its success in the space sector with its neighbouring countries as well. Just yesterday, India launched a satellite, which has been jointly developed by India and Bhutan. This satellite will send pictures of very good resolution which will help Bhutan in the management of its natural resources. The launching of this satellite is a reflection of the strong Indo-Bhutan relations," he said.

He also hailed youth who are working hard in the field of innovation and value creation stating that "Sky is not the limit for India's youth". (ANI)

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