PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 mission failed due to anomaly during upper-stage flight:

Why in News?

The PSLV-C62 mission carrying the EOS-N1 satellite was declared unsuccessful due to an anomaly during the upper-stage flight. This raises concerns as it is the second consecutive failure of PSLV, India’s trusted launch vehicle

Key Highlights:

• Mission Name: PSLV-C62
• Launch Vehicle: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
• Payload: 16 satellites
• Main Satellite: EOS-N1 (Anvesha)
• Failure Reason: Anomaly during upper-stage flight (PS4 stage)
• Previous Failure: PSLV-C61 (May 2025, third-stage issue)

EOS-N1 (Anvesha)

EOS-N1, also known as Anvesha, was a highly advanced hyperspectral Earth-observation satellite developed by DRDO.  
It was intended to serve as a critical strategic asset for national security, capable of “seeing” through camouflage by identifying materials based on their unique spectral fingerprints.

Exam Tip:

Remember: PSLV = 4 stages → Solid + Liquid + Solid + Liquid