"Congratulations to ISRO team on successful launch of IRNSS 1F into orbit.#PresidentMukherjee," Mukherjee tweeted soon after ISRO launched the satellite onboard its PSLV C-32 rocket from the spaceport here.
Modi in his tweet said "Successful launch of IRNSS-1F is an accomplishment we all take immense pride in.I salute the hardwork of our scientists & @isro".
IRNSS-1F is part of the Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System under which a total of seven spacecraft are planned to provide navigational services.