In first mission of 2018, ISRO launches 100th satellite
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle or PSLV-C40 lifted off successfully today from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
The PSLV carries 31 satellites in total from countries including India and six other countries. Among is the satellites that the PSLV is carrying is India's 100th satellite, Cartosat 2 -- a surveillance satellite. The satellites are to be launched in two orbits which makes the mission a unique one according to scientists.