What Do Two PSLV Mission Failures in a Row Mean for ISRO? An In-Depth Analysis
The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has long been regarded as the backbone of India’s space programme—a reliable workhorse that helped ISRO build global credibility. However, two consecutive mission setbacks, first with PSLV-C61 in May 2025 and now the PSLV-C62 mission in January 2026, have raised serious questions. While ISRO has not officially declared PSLV-C62…