India’s reliable Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is set to return to action with a crucial mission that could reinforce confidence in the country’s space programme after last year’s setback. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its 64th PSLV mission on January 12, underscoring both technological resilience and the growing role of private players in India’s space ecosystem.
The mission, designated PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1, is scheduled for liftoff at 10.17 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The rocket will place a total of 15 satellites into orbit, including a classified surveillance satellite named Anvesha, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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Anvesha is expected to significantly enhance India’s reconnaissance capabilities, with advanced imaging systems designed to deliver high-precision mapping of adversary positions, strengthening national security and strategic preparedness.
Apart from its defence significance, the launch marks a milestone for India’s private space industry. Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space will, for the first time, contribute seven satellites on a single PSLV mission, highlighting the increasing participation of Indian startups in high-value space missions.
The EOS-N1 launch is being closely watched as a defining moment for ISRO’s flagship launch vehicle and as a strong signal of India’s ambition to build a robust, globally competitive space ecosystem driven by both public and private collaboration.
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