ISRO to Launch PSLV-C62 with Earth Observation Satellite Anvesha on Jan 12

• ISRO will kick off India's 2026 space calendar with the PSLV-C62 launch on January 12 from Sriharikota.
• The mission will deploy the Earth observation satellite Anvesha (EOS-N1) into a polar sun-synchronous orbit.
• PSLV-C62 marks the 64th flight of the PSLV, highlighting its reliability as a workhorse for India's space missions.
• The PSLV has previously launched significant spacecraft like Chandrayaan-1, Mangalyaan, and Aditya-L1.
• The launch will also carry 15 co-passenger satellites, with EOS-N1 and 14 co-passengers for sun-synchronous orbit and a KID capsule for re-entry.

Why It Matters: ISRO's PSLV-C62 launch on January 12 will deploy the Anvesha Earth observation satellite, marking India's first 2026 space mission.