India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) mission on Monday faced an anomaly after launch, with ISRO later confirming that a deviation was observed during the rocket’s third stage.
ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan said the data is being analysed and that the space agency will share details at the earliest, stopping short of declaring the mission either a success or a failure.
The 64th mission of PSLV, PSLV-C62 carrying EOS-N1, lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 10:18 am, marking a crucial flight for the launch vehicle after its failure in 2025.
Liftoff!
PSLV-C62 launches the EOS-N1 Mission from SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota.
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PSLV-C62 was carrying a total of 15 satellites, including EOS-N1 and a surveillance satellite named Anvesha, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). EOS-N1 and 14 co-passenger satellites were planned to be injected into a Sun Synchronous Orbit, while the Kestrel Initial Demonstrator (KID) satellite was intended for a re-entry trajectory.
The Anvesha satellite is designed to provide advanced imaging capabilities, strengthening India’s ability to monitor and map strategic locations with high precision.
The mission also marked a milestone for India’s private space sector. For the first time, a single Indian private company, Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space, contributed seven satellites to a PSLV mission, underlining the growing role of private players in India’s space ecosystem.