The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful launch of PSLV-C32 carrying IRNSS-1F, India’s sixth navigation satellite of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System.

In a message to Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, Chairman of ISRO, the President has said, "I extend my hearty congratulations to you and your entire team at the Indian Space Research Organisation on the successful launch of PSLV-C32 carrying IRNSS-1F, India’s sixth navigation satellite of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS). Today’s achievement demonstrates, once more, India’s increasing space capabilities.

Kindly convey my greetings to the members of your team of scientists, engineers, technologists and all others associated with this mission. I wish all your future endeavours great success”.

This release issued at 1200 hrs.