Technical Anomaly Detected in ISRO’s PSLV-C62 Launch from Sriharikota

Sriharikota, January 12: A technical anomaly was observed during the flight of ISRO’s PSLV-C62 rocket, which was carrying 16 satellites. The rocket was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, but encountered an issue during the third stage of its ascent.

According to preliminary information, the PSLV-C62 platform experienced a deviation in its flight path after the anomaly appeared. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is currently analysing the telemetry and flight data to determine the cause and impact of the technical issue.

Mission Details

The PSLV-C62 vehicle lifted off at 10:17 AM earlier in the day from Sriharikota. It was carrying a total of 16 satellites into orbit. Among them was an Earth observation satellite named EOS-N, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The remaining 15 satellites belonged to various international customers.

This mission was planned as ISRO’s first launch of the year and was significant due to the number of payloads onboard and the inclusion of the DRDO-built Earth observation satellite.

Current Status

ISRO officials have confirmed that flight data is being examined to understand the behaviour of the rocket following the anomaly in the third stage. No official statement about the final status of the satellites has been released yet.

Ground teams and technical experts are reviewing the information to assess:

• Whether the satellites successfully separated,
• Whether they reached the intended orbit,
• And the extent of impact of the technical issue on the overall mission.

Background of PSLV-C62

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is a reliable launch vehicle used by ISRO for a wide range of missions involving satellites for Earth observation, navigation, and scientific purposes. The PSLV-C62 mission was designed to deploy multiple spacecraft in a single launch, demonstrating ISRO’s growing capability in multi-payload missions.

What Happens Next

ISRO will continue analyzing the telemetry and tracking data from the launch. A detailed mission report is expected once the investigation is complete. Further announcements regarding the status of the satellites and any corrective actions — if required — will be released by ISRO through official channels.