Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated India’s space scientists and engineers on the successful launch of the LVM3-M6 mission, which carried the BlueBird Block-2 spacecraft of the United States into its designated orbit.

The mission marked the launch of the heaviest satellite ever placed into space from Indian soil, representing a major milestone in India’s space program.

In a message of appreciation, the Prime Minister said the achievement reflects India’s growing technological strength and its commitment to building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He noted that the successful flight of the LVM3 rocket further establishes India’s reliable heavy-lift launch capability and enhances its standing in the global commercial space market.

“With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for future missions such as Gaganyaan, expanding commercial launch services and deepening global partnerships,” Mr Modi said. He added that the achievement underscores the growing impact of India’s space sector, driven largely by the energy and innovation of the country’s youth.

Posting on social media platform X, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the mission as “a significant stride in India’s space sector,” highlighting its importance for both national capability and international collaboration. He said the successful deployment of BlueBird Block-2 not only reinforces India’s launch credentials but also signals its expanding role in the global space economy.

Modi also stressed that the enhanced capacity demonstrated by the LVM3-M6 mission will benefit future generations. “Powered by India’s youth, our space program is getting more advanced and impactful,” he said, adding that the boost to self-reliance and technological capability would have long-term benefits for the country.

He concluded by congratulating the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and all those involved in the mission, saying India continues to “soar higher in the world of space.”