ISRO to Launch EOS-N1 Earth Observation Satellite Aboard PSLV-C62 in January 2026
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission on January 12, 2026, from Sriharikota. EOS-N1 is an earth imaging satellite designed for strategic purposes. This mission is significant as it marks ISRO's first launch of 2026 and follows a previous glitch in the PSLV-C61 mission in May 2025. The PSLV, often called ISRO's "workhorse," will also carry payloads from startups and academia. Additionally, ISRO recently successfully launched the U.S. BlueBird Block-2 satellite using the LVM-3 vehicle, demonstrating its continued capability in the global space market.
Key Points
- The EOS-N1 is a strategic earth observation satellite that will be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
- This will be the 105th launch from Sriharikota and the first for ISRO in the year 2026.
- The mission aims to restore confidence in the PSLV after a third-stage observation caused a mission failure in May 2025 (EOS-09).
- The launch includes secondary payloads developed by Indian and international startups and academic institutions.
Exam Facts
- PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission
- Launch date: January 12, 2026
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
- LVM-3 vehicle used for BlueBird Block-2 launch on December 24
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