ISRO Chairman Seeks Blessings at Tirumala for PSLV-C62 Launch on Jan 12

• ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan visited Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy, continuing a decades-old tradition before the PSLV-C62 rocket launch.
• He offered models of the PSLV-C62 rocket and EOS-N1 satellite at the deity's feet, praying for a successful mission.
• The PSLV-C62 rocket is scheduled to launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, on January 12th at 10:21 AM, carrying an advanced Earth Observation Satellite.
• The mission includes 15 co-passenger satellites, 8 of which are from other countries, bringing India's total foreign satellite launches to 442.
• This 64th PSLV mission will provide crucial data for agriculture, forest conservation, groundwater identification, and disaster management.

Why It Matters: ISRO Chairman sought divine blessings for the PSLV-C62 mission, set to launch an advanced Earth Observation Satellite.