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ISRO's PSLV-C62 Mission Fails, 16 Payloads Lost

1/13/2026

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On January 12, 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reported PSLV-C62 failed shortly after liftoff, losing all 16 payloads, including EOS-N1.
The mission aimed for a Sun-Synchronous Orbit but encountered third-stage disturbances that altered the flight path.
ISRO has initiated a detailed analysis of the anomaly.
This is ISRO's second PSLV failure, after PSLV-C61 in May 2025, and public reports on prior failures are lacking.

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Story summary

On January 12, 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reported PSLV-C62 failed shortly after liftoff, losing all 16 payloads, including EOS-N1.
The mission aimed for a Sun-Synchronous Orbit but encountered third-stage disturbances that altered the flight path.
ISRO has initiated a detailed analysis of the anomaly.
This is ISRO's second PSLV failure, after PSLV-C61 in May 2025, and public reports on prior failures are lacking.