ISRO's PSLV Fails Second Time: 'Third Stage' Mystery Dashes Hopes

• ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission, carrying 16 satellites, failed to reach orbit, marking the second consecutive PSLV failure.
• Both recent failures occurred during the rocket's critical 'third stage', where pressure and velocity issues are suspected.
• The PSLV is a four-stage rocket; the third stage uses solid fuel to provide rapid acceleration for orbital insertion.
• Experts suggest a pressure drop in the combustion chamber, possibly due to a manufacturing defect, prevents the rocket from achieving necessary velocity.
• This continuous failure of ISRO's 'workhorse' PSLV raises concerns about quality control and commercial market confidence.

Why It Matters: ISRO's reliable PSLV rocket faces critical 'third stage' failures, impacting missions and commercial trust.