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PSLV-DL, flown by Indian Space Research Organization

PSLV-DL lifting off with the EOS-N1 and others mission
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This was Indian Space Research Organization's 1st launch of 2026, and its 99th in all.

Counting every operator, it was the fifth orbital launch attempt anywhere in 2026, and the first from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad.

Launched
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 4:48 a.m. UTC
Window
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, 4:15 to 8:15 a.m. UTC
Launch site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Rocket
PSLV-DL
Operator
Indian Space Research Organization
Failure
3rd stage lost attitude control towards the end of burn; 4th stage separated and ignited but was unable to regain control.

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The mission

Small Earth observation satellite from NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) for an "Indian strategic user", details TBD. This launch will also carry 18 other ride-share payloads.

Type
Earth science
Destination
Sun-synchronous orbit

The rocket

PSLV-DL variant has only two strapons boosters with 12 tonne propellant load on them. PSLV-C44 on 24 January 2019 was the first flight to use PSLV-DL variant of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.

The operator

Indian Space Research Organization

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."

Sector
Government
Based in
India
Founded
1969
Run by
V. Narayanan, Chairman

99 launches so far, 84 of them successful.

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The launch site

It went up from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.

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