India scripted history on Sunday, October 23, as Indian Space Research Organisations' (ISRO) heaviest rocket LVM3-M2 on its maiden commercial mission successfully placed 36 broadband communication satellites of a UK-based customer into the intended orbits.

Congratulating NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), IN-SPACe, and ISRO, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that rocket LVM3-M2 exemplifies Atmanirbharta and enhances India's competitive edge in the global commercial launch service market.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Congratulations to NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), IN-SPACe, and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of our heaviest launch vehicle LVM3 with 36 OneWeb satellites meant for global connectivity. LVM3 exemplifies Atmanirbharta & enhances India's competitive edge in the global commercial launch service market."