ISRO’s PSLV-C62 to open 2026 launch calendar with EOS-N1 Earth observation mission
ISRO is set to begin its 2026 launch schedule with PSLV-C62, tasked with deploying the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite along with multiple co-passenger payloads. The mission, undertaken through ISRO’s commercial arm, is planned from Sriharikota and is expected to run for over two hours as satellites are placed into their target orbit.
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The mission in focus
ISRO is preparing to kick off its 2026 launch calendar with the PSLV-C62 mission to deploy the EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite along with a set of co-passenger payloads. The launch is planned from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, and is intended to place payloads into a sun-synchronous orbit.
According to the update, integration of the launch vehicle and satellites has been completed, with pre-launch checks underway. A countdown was scheduled ahead of lift-off, with the mission expected to extend beyond the initial deployment window as additional operations are executed after separation.
Why Earth observation matters
Earth observation satellites are used for environmental monitoring, mapping, disaster management and a range of planning applications. Such missions also underpin commercial satellite services by enabling data products that governments and businesses use for resource planning and risk assessment.
In addition to the primary payload, the presence of multiple co-passenger satellites underscores ISRO’s role as a launch provider, where a single rocket mission can serve domestic objectives while also deploying satellites for external customers through commercial arrangements.
Key details (as reported)
- Launcher: PSLV-C62
- Primary payload: EOS-N1 Earth observation satellite
- Launch site: Sriharikota (Satish Dhawan Space Centre)
- Mission profile: multi-payload deployment with extended operations
If executed as planned, PSLV-C62 will set the tone for ISRO’s broader 2026 roadmap—where routine Earth observation, commercial deployments and next-step technology demonstrations are expected to run in parallel.