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ISRO's PSLV-C62 Mission Set for January 12 Launch from Sriharikota

ISRO has announced the PSLV-C62 mission launch for January 12, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. This follows the recent successful deployment of the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite for AST SpaceMobile on December 24. The LVM3 rocket, used in that mission, placed the heaviest payload to date into Low Earth Orbit. The upcoming PSLV launch continues India's active schedule in space exploration and commercial satellite deployment.

Key Points: ISRO PSLV-C62 Launch Date: January 12 from Sriharikota

  • PSLV-C62 launch on Jan 12 at 10:17 AM IST
  • Follows Dec 24 AST SpaceMobile satellite success
  • Mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre
  • LVM3 rocket's heavy payload capabilities
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ISRO to launch PSLV-C62 mission on January 12 from Sriharikota

ISRO schedules PSLV-C62 mission for January 12, 2026, from Sriharikota. Details on the launch time and recent AST SpaceMobile satellite success.

"The Launch of PSLV-C62 Mission is scheduled on 12 January 2026 at 10:17 hrs IST - ISRO"

Sriharikota, January 7

The Indian Space Research Organisation will launch its PSLV-C62 mission on January 12 at 10:17 AM IST from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

In a post on X on Tuesday, ISRO shared, "The Launch of PSLV-C62 Mission is scheduled on 12 January 2026 at 10:17 hrs IST from First Launch Pad (FLP), SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota."

On December 24, ISRO successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite for the United States' AST SpaceMobile. The satellite was successfully placed in orbit, and the mission was declared a success.

The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Station in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 8:55 AM IST.

The mission deployed the next-generation communication satellite designed to provide high-speed cellular broadband directly to smartphones worldwide. The BlueBird Block-2 spacecraft would be the heaviest payload to be launched into Low Earth Orbit in the history of the LVM3 rocket.

ISRO stated that the LVM3-M6/BlueBird Block-2 Mission is a dedicated commercial mission onboard the LVM3 launch vehicle, which will launch the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of AST SpaceMobile, USA. This mission marks the sixth operational flight of LVM3.

In this mission, LVM3-M6 will place the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into Low Earth Orbit, which is the largest commercial communications satellite to be deployed in Low Earth Orbit. It will also be the heaviest payload to be launched by LVM3 from Indian soil.

LVM3, developed by ISRO, is a three-stage launch vehicle comprising two solid strap-on motors (S200), a liquid core stage (L110), and a cryogenic upper stage (C25). It has a lift-off mass of 640 tonnes, a height of 43.5 meters, and a payload capability of 4,200 kg to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's impressive to see ISRO's commercial success. Launching a heavy satellite for a US company shows the world trusts Indian technology. The cost-effectiveness of PSLV is a game-changer.
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Vikram M
While the commercial launches are great for revenue, I hope ISRO is also allocating sufficient resources and launch windows for our own scientific missions like Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan. The balance is crucial for long-term growth.
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Priya S
So exciting! I remember watching Chandrayaan-3 launch with my family. Now every launch feels like a festival. Will definitely try to watch the live stream on the 12th. Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
The technical details are fascinating. A 640-tonne vehicle built by our scientists! It's a testament to the skill and dedication at SDSC SHAR. More power to our engineers and scientists.
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Karthik V
This is good news, but I do wish the media coverage would explain more about the PSLV-C62's primary payload. The article focuses a lot on the past US satellite launch. What are we launching this time?

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