ISRO Gears Up for PSLV-C62 Launch on Jan 12, Kicking Off 2026 Space Missions

• ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission is scheduled for January 12, 2026, from Sriharikota, marking its first launch of the new year.
• The primary payload is EOS-N1, an imaging satellite built by DRDO for strategic purposes.
• The mission will also carry Kestrel Initial Demonstrator (KID), a small probe device from a Spanish startup.
• 17 other commercial payloads from India, Mauritius, Luxembourg, UAE, Singapore, Europe, and the US are included.
• The public can witness the launch from the Launch View Gallery at SDSC SHAR, Sriharikota, by online registration.

Why It Matters: ISRO begins 2026 with a multi-payload PSLV-C62 launch, featuring strategic and commercial satellites.