PSLV-C43 launched successfully with HysIS and 30 foreign satellites

Indian Space Research Organisation's (Isro's) trusted workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C43) carrying India's earth observation satellite Hyper Spectral Imaging Satellite (HysIS) and 30 small satellites from eight countries took off successfully from the launchpad at Sriharikota at the scheduled time.

The information coming in from sources suggests that the success of the launch is certain, with the main satellite already separated from the rocket. The other satellites are scheduled to be separated from 11:30 am onwards. 

The rocket is carrying the 380 kg HysIS satellite and 30 overseas satellites together weighing 261.5 kg. International co-passenger satellites from Australia,