Six sluggish months later, ISRO looks to reset with satellite launches
ISRO is looking to recover from a sluggish start to 2026 following the failure of the PSLV-C62 mission. The agency has identified the technical anomaly in the rocket's third stage and is preparing for upcoming GSLV and PSLV launches.
Why it matters
As a major space agency, ISRO's ability to resolve technical failures is critical for India's satellite deployment and international space cooperation goals.
There is nothing to write home about the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) performance in the first half of 2026, with just one launch in January, the PSLV-C62 mission/EOS-N1 mission that ended in a failure.
The article reports on technical performance and government statements regarding space policy without bias.
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