ISRO to open 2026 launch calendar with PSLV-C62 on Jan 12, carrying EOS-N1 (Anvesha) and multiple co-passenger payloads
ISRO is set to begin its 2026 orbital launch schedule with PSLV-C62 on January 12, 2026, carrying the EOS-N1 (Anvesha) earth-observation satellite. The mission also includes several co-passenger payloads, reflecting ISRO’s continued role in deploying domestic and international small satellites.
Launch overview
ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission is scheduled for January 12, 2026, from Sriharikota. The primary payload is EOS-N1 (Anvesha), described as an earth-observation satellite aimed at improving remote-sensing capabilities.
What’s flying with EOS-N1
Along with the main satellite, the mission carries multiple co-passenger payloads, highlighting the growing cadence of multi-satellite deployments and collaborations with private players.
Why it matters
- Earth observation supports agriculture, urban planning and environmental monitoring use-cases.
- Multi-payload missions are increasingly central to cost-effective access to orbit.
- Signals momentum in India’s broader space ecosystem going into 2026.