Modi congratulates Space Applications Centre scientists

The launch termed a major milestone in Indian space programme
Chief Minister Narendra Modi visited the Space Applications Centre (SAC) here on Wednesday and congratulated scientists for the successful launch of the country's first lunar mission — Chandrayaan-1.
Mentioning Gujarat's contribution to the Indian space programmes right from Vikram Sarabhai's era, Modi said, “The benefits of India's space programme for the common man are immense, especially the data recorded by remote sensing. The catch identification for fishermen is a classic example."