# ISRO's PSLV-C62 Launch: Thrilling

# ISRO's PSLV-C62 Launch: Thrilling Liftoff Turns Tense – Echoes of Iconic Space Moments **Imagine the roar of engines igniting at Sriharikota, flames erupting as India's PSLV-C62 rockets skyward with 16+ satellites aboard – a scene straight out of space history that still sends shivers down your spine.**[1][2][3] On January 12, 2026, ISRO kicked off its first mission of the year, deploying the **EOS-N1 earth observation satellite** (codenamed 'Anvesha') for DRDO's strategic surveillance needs, alongside commercial payloads from Indian startups like Dhruva Space and OrbitAID Aerospace's AayulSAT for on-orbit refueling tests, plus international ones from Mauritius, UAE, and more.[3][4][6][7]

PSLV rocket launch with flames and trail against blue sky

PSLV blasting off – a timeless image of human ambition (Unsplash free stock photo).

The **PSLV-DL variant**, ISRO's reliable workhorse with 63 prior flights including Chandrayaan-1 and Mars Orbiter, lifted off flawlessly from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 10:18 AM IST.[1][3][5] Excitement peaked as it carried the Kestrel Initial Demonstrator (KID), a Spanish startup's re-entry prototype slated for a South Pacific splashdown to test controlled re-entry.[3][4][7] But tension mounted near the **third stage (PS3) end**: ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan reported unexpected disturbances and path deviation, echoing a similar anomaly in the PSLV-C61 failure last May.[1][2][6] This isn't ISRO's first goosebump-inducing drama – think the nail-biting **PSLV-C37's 104-satellite record in 2017** or Chandrayaan-2's edge-of-seat lunar bid.[3] Despite the hiccup, payloads like Hyderabad's Dhruva Space satellites and global co-passengers aimed to boost India's private space ecosystem.[6][7] ISRO's probing the data without calling it a full failure yet, showcasing their resilience.[1][6] What makes these moments legendary? The raw thrill of pushing boundaries, from solid strap-on motors firing to hyperspectral imaging unlocking defense insights.[4][5] As PSLV proves (64th flight!), India's space saga blends innovation with grit. **What's your take on PSLV-C62's twist or your favorite ISRO thrill? Drop a comment below, share this post with fellow space fans, and let's keep the conversation soaring!**
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/learning-with-toi/isros-pslv-c62-mission-explained-the-launch-plan-anomaly-and-more/articleshow/126481171.cms
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indias-first-space-mission-of-2026-isro-launches-pslv-c62-14-other-satellites-from-sriharikota/articleshow/126474769.cms
3.https://www.isro.gov.in/Mission_PSLV_C62.html
4.https://vajiramandravi.com/current-affairs/pslv-c62-mission/
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTwCxha_y6E
6.https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pslv-launch-live-isro-launches-spy-satellite-anvesha-to-boost-indias-private-space-ecosystem-10710097
7.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSLV-C62
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isro-pslv-c62-mission-launch-live-updates-drdo-anvesha-satellite-sriharikota/liveblog/126474913.cms
9.https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/PSLVC62/PSLV_C62_Brochure080126.pdf

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