Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 2 (ANI): The people who witnessed the launch of the Indian Navy 's GSAT 7R ( CMS-03 ) communication satellite by the Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO ) were overjoyed to have an "opportunity" to witness the historic moment.

An individual, who is also a government employee, travelled 194 kilometres to reach Sriharikota island.

"I have travelled 194 kilometres to be here. For the first time, I am witnessing a launch. May India keep progressing. We want the country to become more and more self-reliant," he said.

Another individual who witnessed the launch of the communication satellite expressed pride.

"I was surprised to have an opportunity to witness this. It is a matter of pride for India that it is launching its own sate

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