New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Friday congratulated the scientists and engineers of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission from Sriharikota, describing it as a significant milestone in India's space journey.

The Vice President said the successful injection of EOS-05, India's first-ever imaging satellite intended for placement in geosynchronous orbit, marked a major achievement for the country's space programme. He described the achievement as a "proud moment for Bharat" and another remarkable milestone for India's space programme.

In a post on X, he wrote, "Congratulations to the scientists and engineers of ISRO on the successful launch of the GSLV-...