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ISRO's PSLV-C62 to Launch Earth Observation Satellite Anvesha on Jan 12

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its PSLV-C62 mission on January 12, 2026, carrying the primary EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite and 15 co-passenger payloads. The launch from Sriharikota will mark the first mission of the year and the 64th flight of the PSLV rocket. A key co-passenger is the Kestrel Initial Technology Demonstrator, a prototype re-entry vehicle from a Spanish startup. This mission follows the PSLV-C61 launch in May, which experienced a technical anomaly in its third stage.

Key Points: ISRO PSLV-C62 Launch: EOS-N1 Satellite Mission on Jan 12, 2026

  • First ISRO mission of 2026
  • Launch of EOS-N1 (Anvesha) satellite
  • 15 co-passenger payloads included
  • 64th flight of PSLV rocket
  • Features Kestrel re-entry vehicle demo
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ISRO's PSLV-C62 to launch earth observation satellite on January 12

ISRO's first 2026 mission: PSLV-C62 to launch EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite and 15 co-passenger payloads from Sriharikota on January 12.

"The integration of the vehicle and satellites has been completed, and pre-launch checks are in progress. - ISRO"

New Delhi, Jan 8

The Indian Space Research Organisation is expected to launch the EOS-N1 earth observation satellite aboard PSLV-C62 rocket on January 12, marking the first mission of 2026.

The EOS-N1 (also called Anvesha) is an Earth observation satellite designed to enhance India's remote sensing capabilities across agriculture, urban mapping, and environmental monitoring.

"The integration of the vehicle and satellites has been completed, and pre-launch checks are in progress. The PSLV-C62 mission is proposed to lift off on January 12, 2026, at 10:17 am, from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota," ISRO said.

In addition, the mission will carry 15 co-passenger payloads, making this a significant multi-satellite deployment.

"The PSLV-C62 mission will also demonstrate KID or Kestrel Initial Technology Demonstrator from a Spanish startup, which is a small-scale prototype of a re-entry vehicle being developed by the startup," the Indian space agency added.

The KID will be the last co-passenger to be injected, after which it is slated to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere towards splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean.

The PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 Mission is the 9th dedicated commercial mission undertaken by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO.

This mission will be the 64th flight of PSLV, and the launch will be the fifth to use the PSLV-DL variant with two solid strap-on motors.

PSLV has completed 63 flights, including notable missions like Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter Mission, Aditya-L1, and Astrosat Mission. In 2017, PSLV set a world record by launching 104 satellites in a single mission.

ISRO undertook the 101st launch endeavour with PSLV-C61 mission, in May, to deploy the 1,696 kg EOS-09 Earth Observation Satellite into a 505 km Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbit.

While the initial stages of the flight performed as expected, a technical anomaly in the rocket's third stage prevented the mission from reaching its intended orbit.

- IANS

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Priya S
Wonderful news! The multi-satellite deployment with 15 co-passengers shows how far our commercial space program has come. NewSpace India Limited is doing a fantastic job. Best of luck for the launch!
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David E
The collaboration with the Spanish startup for the KID demonstrator is interesting. It's good to see international partnerships in space tech. Hope the re-entry and splashdown go smoothly.
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Vikram M
While I'm always proud of ISRO, the mention of the previous mission's third stage anomaly is a reminder. I hope the team has thoroughly addressed those issues. We need consistent success, especially with commercial payloads on board.
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Sarah B
The environmental monitoring aspect is crucial. With climate change impacts being felt across India, from floods to heatwaves, the data from EOS-N1 will be invaluable for planning and mitigation.
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Rohit P
PSLV's 64th flight! What an incredible journey from launching our first remote sensing satellites to now being a global commercial leader. The 104-satellite record still gives me goosebumps. All the best for the 12th!

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