# The PSLV-C62 mission, which took off on 12 January, failed midway, taking down the main Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-9) and 15 co-passenger satellites.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-08 · ThePrint*

## Key points

- The PSLV-C62 mission failed, marking ISRO's second consecutive PSLV failure and only 2026 launch.
- None of the foreign passengers have withdrawn bookings despite the PSLV-C62 mission failure.
- MOI-1 was TakeMe2Space's first satellite and part of a five-satellite AI-enabled constellation.
- OrbitAid is negotiating both SpaceX and ISRO for a twin satellite docking and refueling mission.
- TakeMe2Space plans a massive 50kW orbital data centre by 2029, following four additional launches.

**Companies:** TakeMe2Space, EON Space Labs, Dhruva Space, OrbitAid
**Countries:** India, Thailand, United Kingdom

[Read the full story on ThePrint](https://theprint.in/science/take-me-2-space-spacex-launch-moi1a/2926195/)

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