From Setback To Comeback: PSLV Poised For June Liftoff |

Updated: February 03, 2026 01:45

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India’s trusted Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), which faced consecutive failures in May 2025 and January 2026, is set for a relaunch attempt in June 2026. Union Science Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed ongoing investigations and external reviews, assuring confidence in ISRO’s recovery and future mission readiness.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for a crucial PSLV launch in June 2026 after two consecutive failures dented the reputation of its workhorse rocket. Union Science Minister Jitendra Singh announced that comprehensive internal and external reviews are underway to identify and rectify anomalies that disrupted the last two missions.

The PSLV, known for its reliability with over 90 percent success since 1993, suffered setbacks in May 2025 and January 2026. Both failures were linked to issues in the rocket’s third stage, leading to the loss of multiple satellites, including commercial and foreign payloads. Singh emphasized that sabotage has been ruled out, and corrective measures are being implemented to restore confidence in India’s satellite launch program.

Key Highlights

ISRO’s PSLV faced failures in May 2025 and January 2026, both tied to third-stage anomalies.
The January 2026 mission lost 16 satellites, including a foreign earth observation satellite, due to a mid-flight anomaly.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh confirmed that investigations are ongoing, with external experts assisting in the probe.
Sabotage has been ruled out, and the failures are attributed to technical causes.
The PSLV has historically maintained an excellent safety record, successfully placing nearly 350 satellites into orbit since 1993.
ISRO aims to resume launches by June 2026, signaling confidence in overcoming recent setbacks.
The upcoming launch is critical for India’s space program, as PSLV remains central to both domestic and international satellite deployment.

The June 2026 PSLV launch will be a defining moment for ISRO, testing its resilience and engineering prowess after rare back-to-back failures. With corrective measures and external reviews in place, the mission is expected to reaffirm India’s standing in global space exploration and satellite deployment.

Sources: The Hindu, Deccan Herald, NDTV

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