PSLV-C62 EOS-N1: ISRO’s First Launch of 2026
Why in the news
ISRO lined up its opening mission of the year, the PSLV-C62 flight carrying EOS-N1, for the morning of 12 January 2026.
Key facts
- Mission: PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1; time: 10:17 AM IST, 12 January 2026.
- Spaceport: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
- Launch vehicle: PSLV.
- Count: the 105th launch from Sriharikota.
About EOS-N1
- An Earth Observation (EO) imaging satellite built primarily for strategic use.
- ISRO did not share detailed specifications, hinting at its security-sensitive nature.
- Likely uses: high-resolution imaging, surveillance and reconnaissance, and monitoring of borders, maritime zones and strategic assets.
Secondary payloads
The rocket also carries several additional payloads built by Indian start-ups, academic institutions and international collaborators.
Exam angle
- Launch site: Sriharikota.
- Vehicle: PSLV (mission PSLV-C62).
- Satellite type: Earth observation, strategic.