ISRO is investigating two consecutive PSLV launch failures (January 2026 and May 2025) involving an external team to rectify technical issues before a planned June launch
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ISRO is investigating two consecutive PSLV launch failures (January 2026 and May 2025) involving an external team to rectify technical issues before a planned June launch.
Background
ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) experienced failures on January 12, 2026, and May 18, 2025, resulting in the destruction of satellites. Minister of State Jitendra Singh confirmed that an external team is assisting in the investigation.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TPSLV: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle used by ISRO for satellite deployment
- FactTwo consecutive PSLV failures occurred on January 12, 2026, and May 18, 2025
- PostJitendra Singh: Minister of State for Science and Technology
For Mains
Q. Analyze the importance of independent external audits in ensuring the reliability and safety of India's space exploration missions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technical reliability: Ensuring mission success to maintain commercial trust and satellite longevity
- Institutional transparency: Balancing internal agency expertise with external oversight for objective failure analysis
Keywords: Space exploration · Reliability · External audit · Satellite deployment · Technical investigation
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