PSLV-C62 Mission: ISRO To Launch EOS-N1 And 15 Co-Passengers This Week, Check Date, Mission Details, More

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India’s space calendar for January has a clear highlight. Indian Space Research Organisation is gearing up for the PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 mission, which is scheduled to lift off on January 12 at 10:17 AM IST from the First Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Also Read: Gaganyaan Mission Update: ISRO Plans Half-Humanoid Vyommitra Launch Before Astronauts

While launches from Sriharikota are never short on attention, this one stands out for more than one reason. Along with a primary earth observation satellite, the mission will also carry 15 co-passenger satellites, making it another busy commercial outing for India’s trusted launch vehicle. Also Read: Electric cars pollute air more than petrol cars, claims study

ISRO says, “PSLV is the workhorse launch vehicle of ISRO that has completed 63 flights including notable missions like Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter Mission, Aditya-L1 and Astrosat Mission. In 2017, PSLV set a world record by launching 104 satellites in a single mission.”

What is PSLV-C62 carrying this time?

The main payload on this mission is EOS-N1, an Earth observation satellite built for a commercial customer. These satellites play a key role in areas like environmental monitoring, agriculture planning, urban development, and disaster management.

EOS-N1 is expected to support both public and private sector applications, underlining how earth observation has moved beyond just scientific research into everyday decision-making.

Interestingly, EOS-N1 won’t be travelling alone. The rocket will also deploy 15 additional satellites from a mix of Indian and international customers. This further reinforces why the PSLV continues to attract global demand. It can place multiple satellites into precise orbits in a single mission, while keeping costs relatively low.

PSLV-DL Is The Highlight

For this mission, ISRO is using the PSLV-DL variant, which comes with two solid strap-on motors for additional thrust. The rocket and satellites have already been integrated, and pre-launch checks are currently underway.

PSLV remains ISRO’s workhorse, with 63 successful flights so far and landmark missions like Chandrayaan-1, Mangalyaan, Aditya-L1, and AstroSat under its belt. In 2017, it even set a world record by launching 104 satellites in a single mission.

As the countdown approaches, PSLV-C62 looks set to add another dependable chapter to India’s space story.