ISRO’s PSLV-C62 Mission Encounters In-Flight Anomaly
ISRO launched its first mission of 2026 with the PSLV-C62 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on January 12. The mission carried the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite, also known as Anvesha, developed for strategic applications, along with multiple secondary payloads from Indian startups and international partners.
Anomaly During Third Stage
The launch progressed normally through the initial phases, with the first and second stages performing as expected. However, ISRO confirmed that an anomaly was observed near the end of the third stage of the flight. Following this, the mission deviated from its planned profile. ISRO said detailed analysis of flight data is under way to assess the impact of the anomaly and determine the status of the satellite deployment.
Mission Objectives and Payloads
The primary payload, EOS-N1, was designed for advanced Earth observation tasks, including surveillance and environmental monitoring. The mission also carried experimental payloads aimed at testing new space technologies and supporting India’s growing private space sector.
ISRO stated that further updates will be shared after a complete technical review of the mission.
