India’s trusted launch vehicle, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), made a strong comeback on Sunday with a successful mission, putting behind it last year’s setback.

The 64th mission of PSLV, named PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1, lifted off smoothly at 10:18 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The launch marked another important step for India’s space programme.

The rocket carried a total of 15 satellites. The main payload was EOS-N1, along with several smaller co-passenger satellites.

According to mission details, EOS-N1 and 14 other satellites were placed into a Sun Synchronous Orbit, which allows satellites to pass over the same part of Earth at the same time every day. One satellite, called the Kestrel Initial Demonstrator (KID), was sent on a planned re-entry path.

Among the satellites onboard was Anvesha, a highly classified surveillance satellite developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Anvesha is designed to provide advanced imaging capabilities, helping India accurately map and monitor enemy positions.

This mission was also special for India’s growing private space industry. For the first time, a single Indian private company contributed seven satellites to a PSLV mission.

Hyderabad-based Dhruva Space supplied these satellites, marking a major milestone for private participation in India’s space journey.

With this successful launch, PSLV has once again proven why it is known as India’s workhorse rocket, while also opening new doors for private companies in space missions.