ISRO Begins Countdown for PSLV-C62 Mission, Set to Launch EOS-N1 on January 12

Sriharikota | January 11, 2026 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has commenced the 22.5-hour countdown for the launch of the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The launch is scheduled for Monday, January 12, at 10:17 am from the first launch pad, marking another significant milestone in India’s space programme. The PSLV-C62 rocket will carry the EOS-N1 Earth Observation Satellite, developed for strategic and surveillance-related applications. Along with EOS-N1, the mission will deploy 15 co-passenger satellites built by startups and academic institutions from India and several other countries, highlighting India’s growing role in commercial and collaborative space missions. ISRO stated that this is a commercial mission undertaken through NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). The satellites will be placed into a Sun Synchronous Orbit, while the PS4 stage of the rocket will later be re-started and guided into a controlled re-entry trajectory. An attached KID capsule will also be released, with both the PS4 stage and capsule expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere and splash down in the South Pacific Ocean. The mission includes satellites from India, the UK, Thailand, Nepal, Spain, France and Brazil, showcasing international cooperation in space technology. The PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 launch will be the 105th mission from Sriharikota, the 64th flight of the PSLV rocket, and the fifth mission using the PSLV-DL configuration, underlining ISRO’s consistent launch record and technological reliability. ISRO Gears Up for PSLV-C62 Lift-Off as Countdown Begins for EOS-N1 Mission The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially started the countdown for the PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The launch is scheduled for January 12 at 10:17 am from the first launch pad, marking another major step in India’s expanding space capabilities. The PSLV-C62 rocket will place the EOS-N1 Earth Observation Satellite into a Sun Synchronous Orbit. Designed for strategic applications, EOS-N1 will fly alongside 15 co-passenger satellites developed by startups and academic institutions from India and abroad, reflecting the growing global trust in ISRO’s launch services. According to ISRO, this is a commercial mission executed through NewSpace India Limited. After satellite deployment, the PS4 stage will be re-ignited and guided into a controlled re-entry path, followed by the separation of the KID capsule. Both are expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere and impact safely in the South Pacific Ocean. The mission features satellites from multiple countries, including India, the UK, Thailand, Nepal, Spain, France and Brazil. This launch will be ISRO’s 105th mission from Sriharikota, the 64th flight of the PSLV, and the fifth mission using the PSLV-DL variant, reinforcing India’s reputation as a reliable and cost-effective space launch partner.