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Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: ISRO successfully launches XPoSat from Sriharikota

IN PHOTOS: ISRO successfully launches XPoSat from Sriharikota

Updated On: 01 January, 2024 01:16 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Indian Space Research Organisation achieved a milestone by successfully launching its inaugural X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite, XPoSat, aiming to offer profound insights into celestial phenomena, particularly black holes. Pics/ PTI

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Indian Space Research Organisation achieved a milestone by successfully launching its inaugural X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite, XPoSat, aiming to offer profound insights into celestial phenomena, particularly black holes. Pics/ PTI

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Indian Space Research Organisation achieved a milestone by successfully launching its inaugural X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite, XPoSat, aiming to offer profound insights into celestial phenomena, particularly black holes. Pics/ PTI

The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) undertook the crucial C58 mission, placing XPoSat into a 650 Km Low Earth Orbit at the designated time of 9.10 am, lifting off from the first launch pad.

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The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) undertook the crucial C58 mission, placing XPoSat into a 650 Km Low Earth Orbit at the designated time of 9.10 am, lifting off from the first launch pad.

XPoSat`s primary mission is to delve into the polarisation of intense X-ray sources in space, providing a unique platform for studying X-ray emissions from celestial entities.

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XPoSat`s primary mission is to delve into the polarisation of intense X-ray sources in space, providing a unique platform for studying X-ray emissions from celestial entities.

This satellite marks ISRO`s pioneering scientific endeavour solely dedicated to space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emissions, emphasizing the agency`s advancement in space exploration.

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This satellite marks ISRO`s pioneering scientific endeavour solely dedicated to space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emissions, emphasizing the agency`s advancement in space exploration.

ISRO Chairman S Somanath announced the successful placement of XPoSat into the desired orbit, with minimal deviations from the targeted circular orbit of 650 km and an inclination of 001 degrees, showcasing exceptional orbital conditions.

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ISRO Chairman S Somanath announced the successful placement of XPoSat into the desired orbit, with minimal deviations from the targeted circular orbit of 650 km and an inclination of 001 degrees, showcasing exceptional orbital conditions.

XPoSat`s primary payload includes POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-Rays) and XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing), designed by Raman Research Institute and U R Rao Satellite Centre, respectively, indicating a mission lifespan of approximately five years.

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XPoSat`s primary payload includes POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-Rays) and XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing), designed by Raman Research Institute and U R Rao Satellite Centre, respectively, indicating a mission lifespan of approximately five years.

Mission Director Jayakumar M highlighted the technological advancements showcased in the POEM 3 experiment, including fuel cell and silicon-based high-energy batteries, alongside the notable presence of a satellite engineered entirely by women, spotlighting empowerment in the science and technology domain.

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Mission Director Jayakumar M highlighted the technological advancements showcased in the POEM 3 experiment, including fuel cell and silicon-based high-energy batteries, alongside the notable presence of a satellite engineered entirely by women, spotlighting empowerment in the science and technology domain.

The successful launch is attributed to the collaborative efforts of team ISRO and other stakeholders, showcasing the dedication and contributions of various teams across different ISRO centres, while acknowledging IN-SPACe`s pivotal role in payload selection and adherence to schedules for the POEM-3 experiment.

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The successful launch is attributed to the collaborative efforts of team ISRO and other stakeholders, showcasing the dedication and contributions of various teams across different ISRO centres, while acknowledging IN-SPACe`s pivotal role in payload selection and adherence to schedules for the POEM-3 experiment.

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