Post by : Meena
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On Monday, India marked a significant achievement in its space endeavors as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the 64th Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) mission, PSLV-C62. This pivotal mission lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 10:18 am, representing a critical return to operational status following last year’s launch issue.
Central to this mission is Anvesha, an advanced surveillance satellite developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Featuring cutting-edge imaging technology, Anvesha is set to bolster India’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance efforts with its high-resolution mapping and precise monitoring capabilities.
In addition to Anvesha, the PSLV-C62 mission included the EOS-N1 satellite and 15 other co-passenger satellites. ISRO confirmed that EOS-N1 and the 14 additional satellites have been deployed into a Sun-Synchronous Orbit, while the Kestrel Initial Demonstrator (KID) satellite has been assigned a controlled re-entry trajectory for technology validation.
ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan reported a deviation during the third stage of the launch, with engineers currently assessing flight data to complete a detailed review. While he refrained from calling the mission a total success, he noted that all systems would be rigorously evaluated.
This launch is particularly significant for India’s burgeoning private space sector, as it marks the first instance where a single Indian private entity, Dhruva Space from Hyderabad, has contributed seven satellites to a PSLV mission, showcasing the increasing role of private companies in satellite development and launch services.
Following the PSLV mission failure in May 2025, attributed to an issue in the rocket’s third stage, this launch was keenly monitored by the global space community as a reaffirmation of India’s reliability in launch services.
Experts believe this mission represents a step towards bolstering confidence, not just for ISRO but also for international clients and domestic startups eager to take advantage of India’s competitive launch market. The partnership between ISRO, DRDO, and private industries illustrates a changing landscape where innovation and implementation are jointly facilitated.
As India advances its ambitions in defense and commercial space sectors, PSLV-C62 embodies resilience, recovery, and the burgeoning strength of the nation’s space framework.
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