Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:19pm on 02 Jan 2024,Tuesday Science
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a specialized satellite designed to study black holes and other astronomical phenomena. The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) lifted off successfully on Monday from Sriharikota spaceport, becoming only the second such space telescope after NASA's, launched in 2021. According to ISRO, the $30 million mission aims to enable more detailed research into black holes and improve scientific understanding. XPoSat has a planned lifespan of 5 years in orbit. The launch follows a series of successful ISRO missions over the past year, including lunar and solar studies. It represents India's growing space capabilities and ambitions, as ISRO also prepares for a manned mission in 2025 after completing test flights.
