Press Releases 2008

U.S. Ambassador Congratulates India
on First Unmanned Moon Mission Launch

October 22, 2008

New Delhi – United States Ambassador to India David C. Mulford today congratulated India on the successful launch of the Chandrayaan-1. 

"The United States congratulates India on the successful launch.  This is a proud moment in Indian history and demonstrates India's technological prowess by joining the international community in the peaceful exploration of space.  The United States was proud to participate in Chandrayaan-1 by providing two instruments for the mission.  Ahead of today's launch, scientists from the United States worked closely with their Indian partners to prepare the U.S. contribution to the Chandrayaan spacecraft, exemplifying the ideals of our bilateral partnership," said the Ambassador.