Ahead of India’s next major space mission, ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan offered prayers at the Tirupati temple on Saturday seeking blessings for the successful launch of the PSLV-C62 rocket, scheduled to lift off on January 12, 2026.
The PSLV-C62 mission — the Indian Space Research Organisation’s first orbital launch of the year — is set to take off at 10.17 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. It will carry the EOS-N1 earth observation satellite, built by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for enhanced remote sensing and strategic monitoring.
The rocket will also deploy 18 other satellites, including co-passenger payloads from Indian startups and international partners. Among these is a satellite from a Chennai-based space startup, highlighting India’s growing role in global space collaboration.
Dr Narayanan described the mission as a significant milestone as ISRO begins its 2026 launch calendar with the 64th flight of its trusted PSLV vehicle, carrying key scientific and commercial payloads into orbit.