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Nov
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a ground static test of the upgraded third stage (PS3) of its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on November 12. The test follows anomalies observed in the PSLV's third stage during two missions — PSLV-C61/EOS-09 in May 2025 and PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 in January 2026. In a statement, ISRO said it had carried out a comprehensive review of the PS3 stage configuration, covering design margins, raw material acceptance criteria, assembly procedures and quality checks. ISRO Strengthens PSLV Third Stage Configuration As part…