ISRO PSLV-C62 mission Live Updates: ‘Encountered an anomaly’: ISRO’s PSLV-C62 rocket deviates from flight path; detailed analysis initiated

Isro PSLV-C62 mission Live Updates: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the PSLV-C62 mission today at 10:18:30 IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Marking the 64th flight of India’s most reliable and versatile launch vehicle, this mission is being executed by NewSpace India Limited and represents the ninth dedicated commercial launch for an Earth Observation satellite.The primary payload, EOS-N1, code-named Anvesha, is a hyperspectral imaging satellite developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is designed to operate across hundreds of wavelengths, enabling precise identification of materials on the ground. The satellite is expected to strengthen India’s surveillance capabilities, providing high-resolution intelligence for national security, border monitoring, and strategic mapping. Beyond defense applications, EOS-N1 will also support agriculture, urban planning, and environmental monitoring.In addition to EOS-N1, the PSLV-C62 will deploy 18 secondary payloads, including a European demonstrator satellite, the Kestrel Initial Demonstrator (KID), which aims to test experimental re-entry of a small capsule in collaboration with a Spanish startup, culminating in a planned splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean. The mission also features contributions from Indian startups and universities, including Dhruva Space’s DA-1, OrbitAID’s AayulSAT, Space Kidz India’s SR-2, CV Raman Global University’s CGUSAT-1, Assam Don Bosco University’s Lachit-1, Akshath Aerospace’s Solaras-S4, and Dayanand Sagar University’s DSAT-1.Significantly, AayulSAT will test India’s first on-orbit satellite refuelling capability, bringing the nation closer to joining China in this advanced space technology. The mission highlights India’s growing private sector involvement in space, with Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space contributing seven satellites, marking a major milestone for commercial space participation.