Bengaluru, Jan 7: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to kick off the new year with the launch of its PSLV-C62 mission on January 12 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, in Andhra Pradesh.
According to an ISRO official, the primary payload of the mission is EOS-N1, an imaging satellite developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for strategic applications. ISRO announced that the PSLV-C62 mission is scheduled for lift-off at 10:17 hrs IST from the First Launch Pad at SDSC SHAR.
The mission will also carry the Kestrel Initial Demonstrator (KID), a small probe device developed by a Spain-based startup, which will remain attached to the PS-4 stage of the launch vehicle, officials said.
In addition, the PSLV-C62 flight will carry 17 other commercial payloads from startups and research institutions across India, Mauritius, Luxembourg, the UAE, Singapore, Europe and the United States, sources added.
ISRO further said that members of the public can witness the launch from the Launch View Gallery at SDSC SHAR by registering online at lvg.shar.gov.in. Visitors have been advised to keep their Aadhaar card, driving licence or any government-issued ID, along with a mobile number and email ID, ready to ensure a smooth registration process. (Agencies)
