Congratulations pour in from space agencies after ISRO’s successful Chandrayaan-3 launch

Chandrayaan 3 launch

Greetings have been pouring in for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), not only from the who’s who of India but also space agencies from across the globe, since ISRO successfully launched Chandrayaan 3 on GSLV Mark 3 (LVM 3) from Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota on July 14.

Lauding ISRO, US space agency NASA’s administrator Bill Nelson expressed anticipation for the scientific findings that will emerge from this mission. He wrote on Twitter: “Congratulations to ISRO on the Chandrayaan-3 launch, wishing you safe travels to the Moon. We look forward to the scientific results to come from the mission, including NASA's laser retroreflector array. India is demonstrating leadership on Artemis Accords!”

Congratulations to @isro on the Chandrayaan-3 launch, wishing you safe travels to the Moon. We look forward to the scientific results to come from the mission, including NASA’s laser retroreflector array. India is demonstrating leadership on #ArtemisAccords! https://t.co/98nwfm12V0

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— Bill Nelson (@SenBillNelson) July 14, 2023

Destination: Moon

Congratulations @isro on the successful launch of #Chandrayaan3! https://t.co/oARZRjus4g pic.twitter.com/IoKaXvr5ue

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— UK Space Agency (@spacegovuk) July 14, 2023

The French Embassy in India, too, congratulated the Indian space agency and said “India's feats in space are truly inspiring. As its long-standing partner of over 60 years, France is keen to boost our cooperation on space exploration and scientific endeavours. #SpaceMission.”

The Australian High Commission said it is proud that the Canberra Deep Space Network (DSN) has been assisting with the communication and wrote on Twitter: “Congratulations India and ISRO on the successful launch of Chandrayaan 3! Proud the Canberra DSN in Australia is supporting communications as Chandrayaan 3 heads on its way to the Moon.”

Meanwhile, the official Twitter handle of Canberra DSN wished ISRO good luck with the Moon mission.

It was great to hear from you #Chandrayaan3

Good luck on your mission to the Moon.

Congratulations @isro @esaoperations pic.twitter.com/0oqpVie76c

— CanberraDSN (@CanberraDSN) July 14, 2023