Watch: ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C62, marks India’s first space mission of 2026
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ISRO on Monday successfully launched the PSLV-C62 rocket into orbit from Sriharikota, marking its first space mission of 2026. The rocket placed the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite and 14 other satellites into orbit.
Updated: January 12, 2026 10:57 AM IST
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ISRO successfully launches PSLV-C62, marks India’s first space mission of 2026
ISRO PSLV-C62 Launch: Starting the fresh year with a bang, India has launched its first space mission of 2026 on Monday. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the PSLV-C62 rocket, placing the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite into orbit. The Indian space agency launched the rocket from Sriharikota and placed 14 other satellites into orbit with the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite.
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#WATCH | Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh: The PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission launches from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR).
PSLV-C62 will carry EOS-N1 and 15 co-passenger satellites. EOS-N1 and 14 co-passengers are planned for injection into Sun Synchronous Orbit; the KID capsule is… pic.twitter.com/b4mrfQMTM2
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2026
ISRO’s PSLV-C62 rocket placed the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite and 14 other satellites into orbit from Sriharikota.
ISRO’s 260-tonne Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launched from the first launch pad at around 10.19 am. The rocket carried EOS-N1 satellite (Anvesha) placed it into a polar sun-synchronous orbit. The orbit is located few hundreds kilometres above our blue planet. This launch marked a major milestone for the Indian space agency as the last PSLV launch last year was aborted due to technical glitch. With this successful launch the PSLV series completed its 64th mission.
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