Jab MOM Met Mars: PM Witnesses & Jubilates The Historic Moment

Today, ISRO scientists have created history by successfully inserting the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) into the Martian Orbit. This makes India the first country in the world to accomplish the feat in its maiden attempt—an achievement that every Indian is proud of.

The historic moment was witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was present at the ISRO centre in Bangalore when space scientists successfully completed the much-anticipated rendezvous of Mangalyaan with the Red Planet.

PM has congratulated the space scientists after the feat was achieved and said, “…history has been created by the Indian scientists reaching Mars in the first attempt.” He exhorted scientists to set even more challenging targets for themselves, and said he had confidence that they would be able to achieve even those targets.

Modi wants the entire nation to celebrate the MOM success. He has said, “All Indians must celebrate the success of our space scientists today. Let India celebrate the achievements of its scientists. Let students in every school and college applaud their efforts.”

The President and Vice President of India have also extended their congratulations to the ISRO scientists. In a message to Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Chairman of ISRO, the President, Pranab Mukherjee has said, “The nation is proud of this historic achievement which has demonstrated, yet again, India’s space capabilities. I am sure that this breakthrough, which marks a significant landmark in our space programme, will inspire our scientists to make even greater strides.”

While congratulating the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) scientists and all others concerned with the Mangalyaan mission, The Vice President of India, M. Hamid Ansari said, “The nation is proud of their achievement. I am confident that our scientists will continue to scale greater heights and win more laurels for the country in the field of space exploration in the future. As we celebrate this landmark occasion, I join the entire country in saluting them on their success.”