Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched the satellite intended to serve economic and developmental priorities of South Asian nations. It used its heavy rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F09) from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh on Friday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi then informed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Maldives President Abdulla Yameen, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena about the successful launching in a video conference. Bhutan Prime Minister Tobgay said, "Launch of the South Asia Satellite (is a) historic moment for the world, it ushers in a new era of regional cooperation." Congratulating Modi and the Indian government for the launch of the satellite, Nepal Prime Minister Dahal said this would enhance connectivity.

Source: bd News24 May 05, 2017 17:03 UTC