2 strategic satellites sit at spaceport as govt nod eludes Isro

NVS-03 and Gisat-1A satellites are at Sriharikota awaiting government approval for launch.

A GSLV-Mk2 rocket's propellant filling was halted midway due to lack of launch clearance.

The delay follows failures of PSLV-C61 (May 18, 2025) and PSLV-C62 (Jan 12, 2026), both due to pressure drop in the third stage (PS3).

The government has not publicly disclosed detailed failure reports; Union minister Jitendra Singh said findings could not be made public.

Officials are confused by the pause affecting GSLV and LVM-3, since the issues identified are specific to PSLV's third stage.