ISRO’s “workhorse” PSLV-C62 successfully launched today at 10:18 am from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, marking a historic leap for India’s space economy. Carrying 16 satellites, the mission is headlined by AyuSat, a revolutionary fuel technology demonstrator from Chennai startup OrbitAid.
AyuSat aims to end the era of "space junk" by testing a unique docking port designed for in-orbit refueling, potentially extending satellite lifespans indefinitely. "This lays the foundation for a sustainable orbit economy," said OrbitAid CEO Shakti Kumar Ramachandran.
The mission also features MOI-1, the world’s first "orbital cybercafe." Utilizing edge computing, it allows users to rent processing power for just ₹180 per minute. Complementing this is a 502-gram fused silica optical system by Aeon Space Labs, creating a high-speed "eye and brain" unit in orbit. With this launch, India solidifies its dominance in the global small-satellite market through cutting-edge sustainability and accessibility.