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PSLV-C62 Anomaly: ISRO Reports Issue After PS3

14 January 20261 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYPSLV-C62Anomaly: ISROReports IssueAfter PS314 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A fault emerged at the close of the third stage of PSLV-C62, and it extended a run of trouble for the PSLV after the previous mission.

Key facts

  • Date: 12 January 2026; problem at the end of PS3.
  • Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre; operator: NewSpace India Limited.
  • Main satellite: EOS-N1 (Anvesha), a DRDO hyperspectral satellite.
  • Payloads in all: 16; target orbit: Sun Synchronous Orbit about 511 km.
AspectPSLV-C62
Anomaly pointEnd of PS3
Launch centreSatish Dhawan Space Centre
OperatorNewSpace India Limited
Primary payloadEOS-N1 (Anvesha), DRDO hyperspectral
Payload count16
Intended orbitSun Synchronous, about 511 km

Exam angle

  • Mission: PSLV-C62; primary payload EOS-N1 (Anvesha) for DRDO.
  • Mission operator is the commercial arm NewSpace India Limited.
  • Previous PSLV problem: PSLV-C61, May 2025.

Test yourself

1. During which stage of PSLV-C62 did ISRO report an anomaly at its end?

The anomaly was reported at the end of PS3.

2. What was the primary payload of PSLV-C62?

EOS-N1 (Anvesha), a DRDO hyperspectral satellite, was the primary payload.

3. Which earlier PSLV mission, flown in May 2025, also had an issue before PSLV-C62?

PSLV-C62 was the second consecutive PSLV issue after PSLV-C61.

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