ISRO's PSLV-C62 Rocket Mission Fails: Anomaly During Third Stage

ISRO's PSLV-C62 rocket mission failed after encountering an anomaly during the third stage of its flight. The mission aimed to place 16 satellites in orbit. This marks the second consecutive failure of a PSLV mission during the third stage. Analysis is underway to determine the cause.

ISRO's PSLV-C62 rocket mission, intended to deploy 16 satellites including a foreign Earth Observation satellite, faced an anomaly, resulting in mission failure, the space agency announced on Monday.

The issue arose during the third stage when strap-on motors were due to elevate the rocket to its intended altitude. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan confirmed deviations from the flight path, prompting a detailed analysis to pinpoint the cause. This marks the second consecutive failure at the third stage, following a similar incident in May 2025.

The 44.4-meter four-stage rocket launched as planned at 10:18 am from the spaceport. Although the initial flight phases proceeded smoothly, disturbances arose at the third stage, leading to mission control acknowledging the inability to place satellites into orbit. Further investigation is underway to assess the data collected.

(With inputs from agencies.)