In a message, Vijayan said it was 'a proud moment' for the country especially as the technology for the launch was developed by the scientists in the country itself.
One of the main advantages was that it would reduce the cost of satellite launches, he pointed out.
"I congratulate the scientists and others who worked behind the successful mission PSLV-C37', he said.
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