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ISRO is scheduled to launch the PSLV-C62 mission carrying the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-N1) in January 2026, marking the agency’s first launch of the year and an important return to flight after a previous PSLV mission glitch.
Description:
About the Mission:
- Mission name: PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1
- Launch vehicle: PSLV
- Satellite type: Earth observation / Earth imaging satellite
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Satellite Details – EOS-N1:
- Classified as an Earth Observation Satellite.
- Designed for strategic imaging purposes.
- ISRO has not disclosed detailed technical specifications, indicating sensitivity.
Additional Payloads:
- Along with EOS-N1, the mission will also carry:
- Payloads developed by Indian and foreign startups
- Payloads from academic institutions
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