Liftoff Looms: ISRO primes PSLV-C62 to open 2026 with hyperspectral “Anvesha”

ISRO is set to resume orbital launches with PSLV-C62, lifting EOS-N1 “Anvesha” from the First Launch Pad at Sriharikota on January 12, 2026, at 10:17 AM IST. The mission marks the PSLV’s 64th flight and the fifth use of the PSLV-DL variant with two strap-on boosters. EOS-N1 brings hyperspectral imaging to India’s remote sensing toolkit, supporting national security and advanced surveillance while enabling granular environmental and land-use analysisDeccan Chronicle. The industry-built PSLV will also carry multiple co-passengers, reflecting ISRO’s expanding commercial ecosystem via NSIL and its track record of launching international satellites. Spectators can register to witness the launch from the Sriharikota viewing gallery, signaling ISRO’s continued public engagement around milestone missionsDeccan Chronicle.

 

Notable updates and major takeaways

Launch window: January 12, 2026, 10:17 AM IST; First Launch Pad, Sriharikota.

 

Vehicle configuration: PSLV-DL variant; 64th PSLV flight overall.

 

Primary payload: EOS-N1 “Anvesha,” a hyperspectral Earth observation satellite.

 

Mission scope: Strategic uses plus environmental, agricultural, and urban mapping potential.

 

Co-passengers: 18 satellites from Indian and international customers via NSIL.

 

Public outreach: Launch view gallery registrations open on ISRO’s site.

 

Conclusion

PSLV-C62 exemplifies ISRO’s blend of strategic Earth observation, industrial partnership, and multi-satellite deployment—setting a confident tone for India’s 2026 spaceflight calendar.

 

Sources: Deccan Chronicle, News18, India Today