PSLV fails for 2nd time in 9 months; 3rd-stage glitch costs 16 satellites

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Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
PSLV fails for 2nd time in 9 months; 3rd-stage glitch costs 16 satellites
India's first space mission of 2026, carrying 16 satellites including a crucial DRDO military satellite, failed due to a glitch in the PSLV's third stage. This marks the first consecutive failure for the PSLV, impacting strategic, diplomatic, and commercial projects, including a satellite refueling technology demonstrator.