Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:25am on 12 Jan 2026,Monday Science
ISRO launches its PSLV-C62 mission today from Sriharikota at 10:17 AM IST, carrying 16 satellites into Sun-Synchronous Polar Orbit. The primary payload is DRDO's EOS-N1 (Anvesha), featuring advanced hyperspectral imaging for Earth observation. Revolutionary highlights include AayulSAT, India's first on-orbit refueling demonstrator, and MOI-1, India's inaugural orbital AI-image laboratory offering space computing at $2 per minute. MOI-1 houses MIRA, the world's lightest space telescope at 502 grams. The mission includes international payloads: Nepal's Munal CubeSat, Spain's atmospheric re-entry capsule, Indo-Mauritius satellite, Brazilian maritime rescue satellite, and an "Orbital Temple" storing 14,000 names. This launch marks ISRO's ambitious start to 2026. (PC: X)
