Source: TH
Context:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) suffered a second consecutive setback as the PSLV-C62 mission failed after the rocket deviated from its intended flight path during the third stage, resulting in the loss of 16 satellites, including EOS-N1 (Anvesha).
Mission Details
- Launch Vehicle: PSLV-C62
- Height: 44.4 metres
- Configuration: Four-stage (two solid + two liquid stages)
- Launch Site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre
- Planned Orbit: 512 km Sun-synchronous orbit
- Launch Operator: NewSpace India Limited
EOS-N1 (Anvesha)
- Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Hyperspectral Earth observation satellite
- Applications:
- Strategic defence
- Agriculture monitoring
- Urban mapping
- Environmental assessment
