ISRO's POEM-3 Success Marks Milestone: Zero Debris Mission Planned for Controlled Re-entry

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:06pm on 27 Jan 2024,Saturday Science

ISRO attains triumph as POEM-3 accomplishes all objectives post PSLV-C58 launch. The innovative space platform sets the stage for a controlled re-entry in 75 days, ensuring no space debris. Various experiments conducted by institutions like Bellatrix Aerospace, InspeCity Space Labs, and ISRO's VSSC contribute to the success. With 21 payloads integrated across POEM missions, ISRO underscores its commitment to space cleanliness. Lowering the vehicle intentionally to expedite orbit decay, POEM-3, now on its 25th day, prepares for re-entry after 400 orbits. ISRO's Manish Purohit envisions solving debris issues and advancing in-orbit services initiatives.

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