PSLV-C58 on board camera views. #XPoSat pic.twitter.com/vOtaLvGqAj
— ISRO (@isro) January 1, 2024
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:37pm on 01 Jan 2024,Monday Science
ISRO's PSLV-C58 rocket triumphantly initiated 2024, propelling the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite, XPoSat, into a designated 650km orbit from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. A video shared by ISRO captured the satellite's orbital insertion. XPoSat's mission holds significance as India becomes the second nation, after the US, to explore celestial bodies' characteristics through dedicated polarimetry. The technology aids in understanding emissions from black holes, neutron stars, and other astronomical sources. ISRO's Chairperson, S Somnath, highlighted ambitious plans for 2024, aiming for a minimum of 12 missions, including Gaganyaan preparations and the final maneuver for Aditya-L1 on January 6.
