ISRO's PSLV C62 Mission Set for Jan 12, 2026: Crucial Launch After Previous Failure

• ISRO to launch PSLV C62 mission on January 12, 2026, at 10:17 am from Sriharikota, marking its first mission of the year.
• The mission is crucial as it follows the failure of the previous PSLV C61 flight to accomplish its objectives.
• Primary payload is the EOS-N1 (Anvesha) Earth observation satellite, alongside a European demonstrator and 18 other satellites.
• EOS-N1 aims to enhance India's remote sensing for agriculture, urban mapping, and environmental observation.
• Public can witness the launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre's Launch View Gallery by registering online.

Why It Matters: ISRO's PSLV C62 mission on Jan 12, 2026, is a vital step for India's space program after a previous setback.