Congress hails successful launch of India’s imaging satellite; slams Modi government for ‘attack’ on ISRO
The Congress party praised ISRO for the successful launch of India's first imaging satellite in geo-orbit while simultaneously criticizing the Modi government's management of the space agency. The launch marks a significant milestone for India's Earth observation capabilities.
Why it matters
The event highlights the intersection of national scientific achievement and political discourse regarding institutional autonomy.
The Congress on Friday (September 4, 2026) hailed the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of the country’s first-ever imaging satellite in geo-orbit and accused the Modi government of undertaking a “radical role reconfiguration” that will “change the very character” of the Indian space agency.
The Opposition party said the launch would also undoubtedly be a big morale booster to the space agency “since it has found itself under attack from various quarters”.
The ISRO on Friday (September 4, 2026) made its way into history books yet again with the successful launch of the country’s first ever imaging satellite in geo-orbit, placing the over 2,300 kg payload into a precise orbit using a GSLV rocket .
Friday’s launch marked the space agency’s maiden success for the year 2026.
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