.@isro successfully launched🚀#PSLVC58/🛰️#XPOSAT from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
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XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) is the first dedicated scientific satellite from #ISRO to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from… pic.twitter.com/cwy9pqzgRh
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21am on 01 Jan 2024,Monday Science
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) commenced 2024 with a resounding success as the PSLV-C58 mission, lifting off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, placed the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) into orbit. XPoSat, ISRO's debut in polarimetry, aims to unravel mysteries surrounding celestial X-ray sources, including black holes. Equipped with scientific payloads POLIX and XSPECT, the spacecraft will delve into the structure of neutron star magnetic fields, study galactic black hole binaries, and observe X-ray production. The ambitious launch also showcases ISRO's innovative use of the PSLV fourth stage for experiments in space. With plans for Gaganyaan and a joint NASA mission ahead, ISRO demonstrates its commitment to pioneering space exploration in 2024.
