Things have gone wrong, resulting in a major setback. The PSLV-C62 mission, which was supposed to be the first launch of 2026, failed, disappointing everyone.
This has come as a shock to Indians, but everyone still feels proud of the ISRO scientists. The rocket lifted off at 10:18 AM, but a serious problem was observed at the end of the third stage. A deviation in the flight path and a disturbance in the roll rate occurred, preventing the rocket from achieving the necessary speed.
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As a result, the main payload, DRDO’s EOS-N1 (Anvesha) satellite, and 15 other co-passenger satellites (a total of 16) failed to reach the correct orbit. All these satellites are now lost in space or have burned up in the atmosphere. Meanwhile, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan stated that the vehicle’s performance was normal at the end of the third stage. However, a disturbance in the roll rate and a deviation in the flight path were observed afterwards.
Why did this accident happen?
Everyone wants to know the reason behind this accident. The problem in the PSLV-C62 occurred in the third stage (PS3), which is a solid-fuel motor. ISRO’s initial statement indicates that there was a sudden change in the rocket’s rotational speed.
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Flight path deviation – The rocket deviated from its planned trajectory, preventing it from achieving the required speed to reach orbit.