ISRO's PSLV Faces Setbacks Amid Expanding Space Ambitions and Regional Initiatives

India's PSLV launch vehicle, known for its three-decade reliability and key scientific missions, has experienced two recent failures, including the loss of 16 satellites on the PSLV-C62 mission. These setbacks affect multiple stakeholders, including global customers and regional initiatives like the Northeast's LACHIT-1 satellite, built by local students. ISRO is analyzing the causes and remains committed to addressing issues, emphasizing resilience and learning from failures amid expanding ambitions in space exploration and commerce.