New Delhi, Jan 29 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on its 100th launch, saying the achievement is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the scientists to accelerate Bharat's journey as a leader in space.

The ISRO on Wednesday achieved a historic milestone with its 100th mission and revealed an ambitious future plan of crossing the next 100 launches in five years.

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"Congratulations to team @isro on achieving the stunning milestone of launching the 100th rocket today. This achievement is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our scientists to accelerate Bharat's journey as a leader in space," he wrote on 'X'.

Starting off with the SLV in 1979, the space agency crossed the 100-mission mark after 46 years, but what stands out is the PSLV's dominance through the years with 62 missions. PTI ACB

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