The mission lifted off at 4:30 p.m. GMT from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Autonomous underwater robots equipped with artificial intelligence are being developed in the UK to inspect and repair.

"We are fully prepared with the necessary infrastructure to support such investments,” Modi said.

The satellite, designed and built by Iranian Electronics Industries (SAIran), was put into a 550-kilometer (340-mile) orbit, the media said.

The incidents were part of what Microsoft described as an increasing effort by Iranian groups to influence the upcoming U.S..

Other carriers and airports worldwide reported delays and disruptions.

"It is risky and ethically precarious to be in this kind of position for humanity," she added.

The mission was intended to transport NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station.

This advisory follows Microsoft's March announcement that it was contending with intrusions by a group it has dubbed "Midnight Blizzard."

The launch occurred at 2317 GMT on Sunday, and the satellite separated from the Falcon 9 rocket approximately 45 minutes.