Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:01am on 14 Jan 2026,Wednesday Science
India’s PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission launched from Sriharikota on January 12, 2026, aimed to place the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite and 15 co-passenger satellites into sun-synchronous orbit. However, an anomaly during the third stage burn caused the rocket to deviate from its flight path, preventing orbital insertion and resulting in the loss of all primary payloads. This marks a significant second consecutive PSLV setback linked to third-stage issues. Despite the failure, a small Spanish technology demonstrator, KID, successfully separated and transmitted data briefly, offering a rare positive outcome for private space efforts. Detailed analysis is underway to identify the cause and prevent future mishaps. (PC: PTI)
