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Are 16 satellites lost in space after Isro’s PSLV rocket faces glitch?

January 12, 2026

Trending:Iran protestsMerz in IndiaJerome PowellAnti-ICE protestsGolden Globes 2026India vs NZAre 16 satellites lost in space after Isro’s PSLV rocket faces glitch?FP Explainers • January 12, 2026, 14:17:41 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitterThe Indian Space Research Organisation’s (Isro) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), launched from Sriharikota today (January 12), has failed in the third stage. This is the second launch in a row where a PSLV rocket has failed. But what went wrong?AdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleChoose Firstpost on GoogleIsro has set itself the target of launching over 100 satellites in 2026.

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Credit: Isro has set itself the target of launching over 100 satellites in 2026.

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ReutersAre 16 satellites lost in space?The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (Isro) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), launched from Sriharikota today (January 12), has failed in the third stage.
This is the second launch in a row where a PSLV rocket has failed.
Isro earlier attempted to launch a rocket in May. But what happened exactly?
What do we know?
How has the PSLV been Isro’s workhorse for launches?

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Are 16 satellites lost in space after Isro’s PSLV rocket faces glitch?

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Are 16 satellites lost in space after Isro’s PSLV rocket faces glitch?

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