Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists for the successful launch of the maiden X-Ray satellite 'XPoSat' on the first day of 2024. Lauding the achievement as India's prowess in the space sector, Modi expressed optimism for the country's enhanced capabilities in the field.

In a tweet, PM Modi said, "A great start to 2024 thanks to our scientists! This launch is wonderful news for the space sector and will enhance India's prowess in this field. Best wishes to our scientists at @isro and the entire space fraternity in taking India to unprecedented heights."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also commended ISRO scientists, stating that their might is India's pride. He congratulated them on the historic launch of XPoSat, emphasizing the pursuit of knowledge about black holes and neutron stars in our galaxy.

ISRO's first space mission of 2024, the launch of XPoSat, marked a significant achievement in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources. The PSLV-C58 rocket successfully deployed the primary satellite into Low Earth Orbit, contributing to long-term studies of cosmic X-ray sources. The successful launch received accolades, highlighting India's commitment to advancements in space exploration.