The PSLV-C62 mission faced an anomaly during the rocket’s third stage separation, as confirmed by ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan. The mission, aiming to deploy the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite and 15 co-passenger satellites into sun-synchronous orbit, took off at 10:17 am IST from the First Launch Pad (FLP) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
Narayanan explained that the mission encountered a setback due to a deviation observed at the end of the third stage. Despite the vehicle’s flawless performance until that point, the team is currently analyzing ground data to identify the issue before providing further updates. The PSLV is a four-stage vehicle, with the third stage experiencing a disturbance leading to a deviation in its flight path, halting the mission’s progress.
The previous PSLV-C61 mission in May 2025 also faced a technical anomaly in the rocket’s third stage, preventing it from reaching the intended orbit. The EOS-N1, also known as Anwesha, part of the PSLV-C62 mission, aimed to enhance India’s remote sensing capabilities across various sectors, including agriculture, urban mapping, and environmental monitoring.
