Indian Space Research Organisation Halts PSLV Launches
Indian Space Research Organisation Halts PSLV Launches After Two Failures
The Indian Space Research Organisation halts PSLV launches for three months after two consecutive mission failures. The decision follows technical issues reported during recent Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle missions.
The Indian Space Research Organisation halts PSLV launches after both missions encountered problems in the third stage. Officials confirmed that similar technical defects affected the two separate launches.
Background of PSLV Missions
In May last year, the PSLV-C61 mission failed during its third stage. Later, in January this year, PSLV-C62 also suffered a similar setback. According to officials, both rockets developed technical faults at the same stage of flight.
The repeated third-stage anomaly raised concerns within the space agency. Therefore, the Indian Space Research Organisation halts PSLV launches to prevent further risks and to assess system reliability.
Committee Formed to Probe Failures
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Following the back-to-back setbacks, the Centre constituted a high-level committee to investigate the issue. The panel is examining propulsion systems, stage separation mechanisms, and quality control procedures.
Officials stated that the investigation will determine whether manufacturing defects or system integration issues caused the failure. Meanwhile, the Indian Space Research Organisation halts PSLV launches until corrective measures are implemented.
According to experts tracking ISRO missions, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle has historically maintained a strong success record. However, the two recent failures have impacted scheduled satellite deployment plans.
For background on earlier mission developments, readers can refer to our detailed coverage of the recent satellite mission developments and the latest government review actions.
Public and Industry Impact
The temporary pause affects upcoming satellite launches planned for commercial and government clients. Industry observers note that PSLV plays a key role in India’s satellite launch capability.
However, officials clarified that other launch vehicle programmes remain unaffected. The review process aims to restore confidence and ensure mission safety before resuming operations.
Further updates are expected once the inquiry committee submits its findings.
