3 Things The Catch Up: PSLV Rocket Setbacks for ISRO (12 Jan)
Jan 12, 2026
ISRO faces challenges with the PSLV C-62 rocket, impacting multiple satellites including EOS N1. In a light-hearted segment, Prime Minister Modi and Chancellor Merz enjoy themed kites at the Ahmedabad Kite Festival. The new US Ambassador highlights the significance of the India-US partnership, announcing new trade discussions. Meanwhile, Iran's Ambassador disputes social media claims about arrests during recent protests, and Trump stirs controversy with a post about Venezuela's political turmoil.
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PSLV Anomaly Puts 16 Satellites At Risk
- ISRO's PSLV C-62 mission showed a deviation in the rocket's third stage, putting EOS N1 and 15 co-passenger satellites at risk.
- ISRO chair V. Narayanan said data is being analysed and no success or failure declaration has been made yet.
High Stakes After Prior Failure
- The mission was PSLV's 64th flight and came after a previous failure last year, increasing its significance.
- ISRO's outcome hinges on ongoing data analysis before declaring success or failure.
Leaders Fly Kites At Ahmedabad Festival
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz flew kites at Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Riverfront during the International Kite Festival.
- They also visited the Gandhi Ashram and observed Gandhi weaving during the Chancellor's two-day visit.