ISRO to launch PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 Mission on January 12
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is set to launch the PSLV-C62 mission on January 12, 2026 from Sriharikota.
This mission, blasting off at 10:17 am IST, will carry a primary Earth observation satellite alongside 18 intriguing co-passengers from around the world.
The mission’s primary payload is EOS-N1 (Anvesha), an Earth observation satellite designed to enhance India’s remote sensing capabilities across agriculture, urban mapping, and environmental monitoring.
Alongside it, 18 co-passenger payloads from India and abroad will share the ride, making this a significant multi-satellite deployment.
Notable among the co-passengers is AayulSAT, developed by Bengaluru-based OrbitAID Aerospace, touted as India’s first on-orbit refuelling mission, a key step toward reusable and sustainable satellite operations.
Hyderabad’s TakeMe2Space and EON Space will launch MOI-1, a compact 14-kilogram satellite capable of Earth imaging with onboard artificial intelligence data processing, demonstrating next-generation edge computing in orbit.
Adding an international flavour, the Indo-Mauritius Joint Satellite (IMJS) will symbolise deepening space cooperation between the two nations.
From Spain, Orbital Paradigm’s Kestrel Initial Demonstrator (KID) will test a 25-kilogram reentry capsule, potentially paving the way for low-cost recovery systems for microgravity research and sample return missions.
This upcoming flight holds particular importance as it marks the PSLV’s return to service following the failure of the PSLV-C61 mission in late 2025.
For Isro, the C62 mission represents its 101st orbital attempt overall and the first orbital launch of 2026, serving as both a technical and symbolic renewal for the world-renowned workhorse launcher.