Overview
- Liftoff is scheduled for 10:17 am IST on January 12 from Sriharikota’s First Launch Pad using the PSLV-DL variant on the rocket’s 64th flight.
- Primary payload EOS-N1 (Anvesha) is a DRDO-linked hyperspectral Earth observation satellite intended for strategic surveillance and civilian applications.
- ISRO confirms multiple Indian and international co-passenger satellites will be deployed in a commercial rideshare mission managed by NSIL.
- The fourth stage will be restarted to de-boost, with Spain’s Kestrel Initial Demonstrator separating last and, together with the PS4, re-entering for a South Pacific splashdown about 108 minutes after liftoff.
- ISRO reports integration complete with pre-launch checks underway and the countdown set to begin on January 11.