Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh revealed that ISRO is gearing up for another PSLV launch in June after two previous failures. Addressing the media, Singh dismissed any suggestions of sabotage, highlighting distinct reasons for the failures of PSLV C61 and PSLV-C62 missions.
Singh explained that the failures were isolated incidents, akin to minor technical issues, and are not indicative of systemic problems. While acknowledging the failure of a navigation satellite last year, Singh affirmed that comprehensive investigations and corrective measures are being undertaken to prevent future setbacks.
Despite these challenges, ISRO continues to enjoy trust from international clients, with 18 launches, including six private ones, scheduled this year. Upcoming projects for countries like Japan, the US, and France underscore the confidence global partners have in ISRO’s resilience and expertise.
(With inputs from agencies.)