ISRO Successfully Launches Anvesha Spy Satellite Aboard PSLV-C62

On Monday, India's space agency, ISRO, achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its 64th Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) mission, PSLV-C62. This mission saw a blend of strategic and commercial payloads being positioned in orbit from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 10:18 am, marking a crucial return to operations following a previous setback.

Central to this mission is Anvesha, a top-secret surveillance satellite created by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Equipped with cutting-edge imaging technology, Anvesha aims to bolster India’s intelligence and reconnaissance operations by providing high-resolution mapping and detailed monitoring of critical areas.

Along with Anvesha, the mission successfully carried EOS-N1 and 15 additional satellites. ISRO noted that EOS-N1 and the rest were intended for deployment into a Sun-Synchronous Orbit, while the Kestrel Initial Demonstrator (KID) satellite was set on a controlled re-entry trajectory for technological validation.

ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan indicated a deviation was observed during the launch's third stage. He mentioned that engineers are evaluating flight data and that a comprehensive assessment will follow after an extensive review. While the mission hasn’t been entirely declared a success, he stressed that all systems are under close observation.

This launch is pivotal for India’s burgeoning private space sector, signifying a new era where a single private firm—Hyderabad’s Dhruva Space—contributed seven satellites to a PSLV mission. This shift highlights the increasing involvement of private companies in satellite production and launch services.

Following the PSLV mission failure in May 2025, which was caused by a fault in the third-stage rocket, Monday’s flight attracted considerable attention from the global space community, emphasizing the reliability of India’s leading launch vehicle.

Experts view this mission as a morale booster not only for ISRO but for international clients and local startups eager to tap into India's economical launch services. The collaboration between ISRO, DRDO, and private enterprises marks a progressive model where innovation and execution are increasingly collaborative.

As India advances its footprint in defence, commercial, and exploratory space initiatives, PSLV-C62 stands as a testament to recovery, resilience, and the expanding capabilities of the nation’s space landscape.