admin 
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), January 12:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the PSLV-C62 mission on Monday. The rocket carried the ‘Anvesha’ (EOS-N1) Earth observation satellite along with 15 other satellites into a sun-synchronous polar orbit (SSO) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
This launch marks India’s first space mission of 2026. ISRO conducted it from the First Launch Pad (FLP). The mission also represents the ninth dedicated commercial mission managed by NewSpace India Limited.
Anvesha Satellite Details
The Anvesha satellite, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), features advanced imaging technology. It can map strategic locations with precision, boosting India’s Earth observation and defense capabilities.
Private Sector Contribution
For the first time, a private Indian company, Dhruva Space, contributed seven satellites. Chaitanya Dora Surapureddy, CFO and co-founder, confirmed that Dhruva Space built four satellites themselves and helped integrate the remaining three for customers.
“The satellites support low-data-rate communication. Amateur radio operators can use them. This mission also demonstrates India’s growing private sector capabilities in satellite technology,” Surapureddy said.
Recent ISRO Achievements
Earlier, on December 24, 2025, ISRO launched the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite for the US-based AST SpaceMobile using the LVM3 rocket. This satellite, the heaviest payload placed into Low Earth Orbit by LVM3, provides high-speed cellular broadband directly to smartphones worldwide.
PSLV Reliability
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium Director BR Guruprasad highlighted PSLV’s reliability. He said, “PSLV has launched missions like Chandrayaan-1, Mangalyaan, and Aditya-L1. It is one of the most reliable rockets in the world.”
The PSLV-C62 launch marks the 64th flight of the PSLV. It successfully placed the Anvesha satellite and 15 other satellites in orbit, strengthening India’s Earth observation and communication capabilities.
About The Author
