NT Verdict
Verified Real
ISRO's PSLV-C61 / EOS-09 successful launch video is genuine — not CGI, not Pakistan
The Claim Being Checked
“ISRO's PSLV rocket launch coverage is CGI; India borrowed footage from a foreign space agency”
What NT Found
Claims that ISRO's EOS-09 launch video was computer-generated or borrowed from another country's footage circulated widely after the May 2025 launch. ISRO's footage was verified by three independent amateur satellite trackers who captured the rocket's trajectory, and the US Space Force confirmed the launch on their public catalog.
NT Verdict
Verified Real
ISRO official launch confirmed. Multiple independent trackers and defence analysts verified the footage.
How We Verified This
Step 1 — Detection
Content flagged after crossing 8.1M views on YouTube on Apr 20, 2026. NT's monitoring system triggered a verification queue entry. Assigned to NT Fact Desk.
Evidence 1
US Space Force 18th Space Control Squadron confirmed EOS-09 orbital insertion in public catalog
Evidence 2
Amateur satellite trackers in Bengaluru and Hyderabad independently filmed the ascent phase
Evidence 3
Sriharikota SDSC-SHAR facility access logs and ISRO press credentials verified by NT
Evidence 4
Technical forensics specialist confirmed launch footage lacks CGI hallmarks (lens flares, particle dynamics consistent with real combustion)
Final Verdict
Verified Real — ISRO official launch confirmed. Multiple independent trackers and defence analysts verified the footage.
Sources Consulted
3 sourcesISRO official press kit, May 18, 2025
official
US Space Force Space-Track.org catalog
database
SATOBS amateur tracking network
expert
How we verified this: NT's fact-checkers use reverse image/video search, EXIF metadata analysis, official records, direct source outreach, and where relevant, AI-detection tools. All verdicts undergo two-editor review before publication. Corrections published within 24 hours. Read our full methodology →
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