Developed by students of Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education under Noorul Islam University in Kanyakumari district, NIUSAT is part of the Cartosat-2 Series and lifted off from Sriharikota at 9:29 AM.
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C34, carrying India’s latest earth observation Cartosat-2 Series satellite, was used for the launch from the second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.