ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission, intended to deploy an Earth Observation satellite and multiple payloads, faced an anomaly during its third stage, as confirmed by space agency chairman V Narayanan on Monday.
The 44.4-meter four-stage rocket successfully lifted off on schedule at 10.18 am, aiming to place its satellites in a 512 km Sun-Synchronous Orbit. While the mission’s initial stages proceeded as planned, unexpected disturbances occurred at the end of the third stage.
Highlighting the situation at the Mission Control Centre, Narayanan explained the PSLV’s structure, noting deviations towards the end of the third stage. ISRO is currently analyzing the data to understand the anomaly. This was the year’s first launch under NewSpace India Ltd’s contract.
(With inputs from agencies.)