There might be some questions as to the feasibility of launching through ISRO after two back-to-back failures of PSLV,' said Ajey Lele, deputy director general at MP-IDSA.

This mission follows the dramatic failure of PSLV-C61 on May 18, 2025, when the rocket was declared a loss just eight minutes after launch.

AM and worked normally during the first two stages. The launch looked perfect and was watched by people across the country.

ISRO’s second PSLV mission failure in a row comes as global launch services become more competitive, with SpaceX’s reusable rocket and China nearing 100 launches a year.

ISRO's PSLV rocket, which is considered the most reliable, has flown 64 times in 33 years, with four major failures. The earlier failure of GISAT-1 had also raised serious questions for ISRO.

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