PSLV setbacks will help in learning, says ISRO chief
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan stated that recent Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C61 and C62 mission setbacks should be viewed as opportunities to learn and strengthen the system, rather than failures. He acknowledged that the PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission, launched on May 18, 2025, could not be accomplished due to an "observation in the third stage," and the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission, launched in January, faced an "anomaly" at the end of the PS3 stage. Narayanan recalled ISRO's history of overcoming early setbacks, such as the first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) mission in the late 1970s, to achieve major milestones like its 100th launch.
Key Points
- ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan views recent PSLV mission setbacks as learning opportunities to strengthen the system, not failures.
- The PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission encountered an "observation in the third stage" preventing its accomplishment.
- The PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission experienced an "anomaly" at the end of the PS3 stage.
- ISRO has a history of overcoming early mission failures, such as the first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) mission, to achieve significant milestones.
- The organization emphasizes a culture of continuous learning and improvement from challenges.
Exam Facts
- ISRO Chairman is V. Narayanan.
- The missions mentioned are PSLV-C61/EOS-09 (launched May 18, 2025) and PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 (launched January this year).
- The first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) mission in the late 1970s also faced setbacks.
- ISRO achieved its 100th launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on January 29, 2025.
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