Nine more missions planned before March 2026, announces ISRO chief V Narayanan

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• ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced that nine more missions are planned before March 2026, following the successful launch of ISRO-NASA NISAR mission (July 2025).
• These include launches by PSLV, GSLV, LVM3, and SSLV, with greater private sector participation.

Upcoming Missions (2025–26)

1. LVM3-M5 Mission
   • To launch CMS-02 communication satellite.
2. PSLV-C62
   • Will carry a user-funded satellite.
3. PSLV-N1 (Industrial Consortium Realisation)
   • First PSLV realised by a private industry consortium.
   • Will demonstrate 30+ technologies, including:
     • Electric propulsion
     • Quantum communication
     • Other advanced space technologies.
4. GSLV-F17
   • To launch Navigation Satellite NVS-03.
5. LVM3 with BlueBird Block-2 (Commercial US satellite)
   • Collaboration with NASA/Axiom.
   • BlueBird Block-2: A 6500 kg communication satellite from the US.
   • Aim: Enhance global communication services.
6. PSLV-C63
   • To launch OceanSat-3A (Earth observation).
7. GSLV-F18
   • To launch GSAT-1A communication satellite.
8. SSLV Missions
   • At least two missions planned in this cycle.

Significance

• Demonstrates ISRO’s busy launch calendar and growing global partnerships.
• Industrial consortium participation (PSLV-N1) marks a milestone in India’s space sector reforms.
• Missions cover strategic, commercial, and scientific domains:
  • Navigation (NVS-03),
  • Communication (CMS-02, GSAT-1A, BlueBird-2),
  • Earth & Ocean observation (OceanSat-3A),
  • Tech demonstrations (quantum comms, electric propulsion).
• Strengthens India’s position as a reliable global launch partner.
  
  
  
  Updated - 31 Jul 2025, 7:28 am | The News Indian Express