The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the PSLV C62 mission on Monday, January 12, at 10:17 am from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This will be the first mission of the space agency this year and its 101st orbital launch.
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will be launched for the 64th time. This will be a crucial mission for ISRO as the previous PSLV flight – PSLV C61 – failed to accomplish its objectives.
The main objective of this flight is to place an advanced Earth observation satellite, EOS-N1 (called Anvesha), into orbit. Along with this, the PSLV will also be carrying an European demonstrator satellite and as many as 18 other satellites belonging to both Indian and foreign agencies.
EOS-N1 is expected to improve India’s remote sensing capabilities, and it will be utilised in various fields such as agriculture, urban mapping, and environmental observation, The New Indian Express reported.
Where to watch the PSLV launch
ISRO is making arrangements for space enthusiasts to observe first-hand the launch of PSLV C62 mission on Monday. As per the agency’s post on X, people in the area can view the launch with their own eyes from the launch view gallery at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
But to have that experience, interested people will have to register with ISRO through their website. The launch might also be streamed live on television or online. However, information regarding this is yet to be released by the space agency or the government.
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Launch of PSLV-C62 Mission is scheduled on 12 January 2026 at 10:17 hrs IST from First Launch Pad (FLP), SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota.
Public can witness the launch from Launch View Gallery at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota by registering through online from the following link…
— ISRO (@isro) January 6, 2026
ISRO’s last mission
According to the Economic Times, the last launch by ISRO was of the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite on December 24, 2025. This satellite was meant for the USA’s AST SpaceMobile. The launch took place from the same venue at 8:55 am IST. The mission was a success and another shot in the arm for India’s space program and ISRO.
The vehicle used in the previous launch was the LVM3 and the payload carried by it was the heaviest for this vehicle when launched from India. Now, the focus turns to January 12 as the Indian space agency looks to continue its success.
