After two failed bids, ISRO to attempt another PSLV launch by June-end, early July

📌 Summary:

• ISRO plans another PSLV launch by end-June or early July 2026, said Union Science Minister Dr Jitendra Singh
• Follows back-to-back failures of the PSLV — its workhorse launch vehicle
• January 2026: PSLV failed to place earth observation satellite EOS-N1 in orbit; May 2025: failed to place EOS-09 — both failed in the third stage
• No ISRO launches have occurred since the January 2026 failure

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 (Science & Technology) — India's space programme, launch vehicle reliability and indigenous capability.

📝 Prelims Facts:

• PSLV = Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, ISRO's reliable workhorse rocket
• EOS = Earth Observation Satellite series
• Both recent failures occurred in the rocket's third stage

🔑 Key Term: PSLV — a four-stage expendable launch vehicle used for polar/sun-synchronous and other orbits, long ISRO's most dependable launcher.