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The Indian Space Research Organization, ISRO today launched the hyperspectral imaging satellite HysIS from its spaceport at Sriharikota. Its workhorse rocket PSLV-C43 lift off with the satellite at 09.58 hours.
30 other micro and nano-satellites of international customers from eight nations also rode piggyback on it.
The rocket also put thirty other micro and nano-satellites of customers from eight nations in a different orbit, as part of the same mission.
Talking to media in Sriharikota after the launch, ISRO Chairman Dr K Sivan described the satellite as an excellent space-asset for the nation. He informed the ISRO has a long line-up of launch missions in coming days.
Update #11#ISROMissions#PSLVC43
Another view of Indian satellite #HysIS separation.
[Updates to continue.] pic.twitter.com/9BAssorMgv
— ISRO (@isro) November 29, 2018
Update #7#ISROMissions#HysIS
It's T -20 now and all set for the launch of #PSLVC43. Catch the live action now on https://t.co/umlC4Aychf
[Photo taken last night.] pic.twitter.com/6iwSDXEI93
— ISRO (@isro) November 29, 2018