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ISRO's PSLV-C62 Mission Failure January 2026

The failure of ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission in January 2026, resulting in the loss of the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-N1 and subsequent analysis of the causes.

12 Jan 2026 - 18 Jan 20266 updatesUpdated 19 Jan 2026
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Story Summary

In January 2026, ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission, carrying the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite and 15 co-passenger satellites, failed shortly after launch due to an anomaly in the third stage. This marked the second consecutive failure involving the PSLV's third stage, raising concerns about the reliability of this crucial launch vehicle. The mission aimed to deploy EOS-N1 for Earth observation purposes, along with payloads from international partners like Brazil and Nepal. The failure resulted in the loss of all satellites onboard. Initial reports indicated increased disturbance in the vehicle roll rates during the PS3 stage. A Failure Analysis Committee has been formed to investigate the root cause of the third-stage malfunction. This incident underscores the complexities and risks inherent in space missions and the importance of rigorous testing and quality control.

Key Facts

1PSLV-C62 mission failed on January 13, 2026.
2The mission carried EOS-N1 (Earth Observation Satellite).
315 co-passenger satellites were also lost.
4The failure occurred during the third stage of the PSLV.
5This was the second consecutive PSLV failure involving the third stage.
6Payloads from Brazil and Nepal were among the co-passenger satellites.
7The launch took place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

Timeline (6 events, 3 days)

18 Jan 2026(Latest)1 event

Following the PSLV-C62 mission failure, reports indicate increased disturbance in vehicle roll rates during the third stage (PS3), prompting further investigation into the anomaly.

Source Articles
ISRO's PSLV-C62 Mission Faces Anomaly: What Went Wrong?Read article
13 Jan 20264 events

ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission failed due to an anomaly detected during the third stage, resulting in the loss of EOS-N1 and the 15 co-passenger satellites, including payloads from Brazil and Nepal; this marks the second consecutive PSLV failure with a third-stage issue.

Source Articles
ISRO's PSLV-C62 Mission Fails After Anomaly, Satellites LostRead article
ISRO Faces Setbacks: Analyzing PSLV Mission Failures and ImplicationsRead article
ISRO's PSLV-C62 Mission Fails: Earth Observation Satellite LostRead article
12 Jan 20261 event

The countdown commenced for the launch of PSLV-C62 carrying EOS-N1 and 15 co-passenger satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

Source Articles
PSLV-C62 Mission: ISRO's Earth Observation Satellite Launch Countdown BeginsRead article
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