ISRO launched the Hyperspectral Imaging Satellite (HySIS) in 2018 for primarily civilian applications.
HSAT was one of 30 small satellites launched on 2018-11-29 alongside the Indian HysIS hyperspectral imaging satellite.
An Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launched the HysIS hyperspectral imaging satellite and 30 small satellites as secondary payloads on 2018-11-29 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota at 11:28 p.m. Eastern.