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PremiumISRO has welcomed the new year with the launch of its first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that would offer insights into black holes. The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, carried primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to be deployed in low earth orbits.
According to ISRO, it is the first dedicated scientific satellite from ISRO to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources. Besides ISRO, the US-based National Aeronautics Space Agency (NASA) conducted a similar study -- the Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer mission in December 2021 on the remnants of supernova explosions, the particle streams emitted by black holes and other cosmic events.
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ISRO has kicked off 2024 with a major success as the Indian space agency launched the XPoSat satellite on the morning of 1 January. The XPoSat satellite will study X-ray emission from various celestial sources including black holes.
The other ISRO missions that are in the pipeline this year are
NISAR
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) represents a collaborative project between NASA and ISRO. This mission aims to launch a dual-frequency synthetic aperture radar satellite that is going to be used for remote sensing. This mission is scheduled for launch in January 2024.
INSAT 3DS
The INSAT 3DS, an integral component of the Indian National Satellite System (INSAT) series created by ISRO, is slated for a prospective launch in January 2024.
Gaganyaan 1
Gaganyaan's maiden mission is a collaborative endeavour between ISRO and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). It is scheduled for a launch either in January or February 2024
Mangalyaan-2 (MOM 2)
Mangalyaan-2 also known as Mars Orbiter Mission 2 (MOM 2). This will be ISRO's second Mars planet mission. This mission aims to study surface, atmosphere, and climatic conditions.
Shukrayaan-1 (Venus Orbiter Mission)
Under the Venus Orbiter Mission, ISRO plans to launch a spacecraft to orbit the planet Venus. This will be the first attempt for India to plan a mission for Venus and its launch is scheduled for December 2024 or 2025. Read more
ISRO Chairman S Somanath said he is anticipating to have at least 12 missions in 12 months. "Only in 12 months (in 2024), we have to have a minimum of 12 missions on our target. It may exceed depending upon our ability to produce hardware, complete the testing, and if things go well. If it is not going well, there could be an impact. Otherwise, we are getting ready for at least 12-14 missions...," the ISRO chairman said.
ISRO on 1 january inserted the XPosSat satellite into 650 km Low Earth Orbit.
ISRO has shared the 'majestical' pictures of the launch of XPoSat satellite.
After the successful launch of XPosSat satellite on 1 January, Union Minister Jitendra Singh wrote, "ISRO begins 2024 in style".
"Proud to be associated with the Department of Space at a time when Team ISRO continues to accomplish one success after the other," the minister added.
After the successful launch of the XPoSat satellite, ISRO Chief S Somanath said, "So 1, January 2024, yet another successful mission of PSLV has been accomplished...".
ISRO has successfully launched the XPoSat satellite on Monday.
PSLV-C58 vehicle placed the satellite precisely into the intended orbit of 650 km with 6-degree inclination.
Astrophysicist Dr RC Kapoor said that the purpose of XPosSat is the detection of X-rays coming from exotic objects like neutron stars and black holes.
ISRO has launched X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on Monday 1 January 2023.
1. It is India's first dedicated polarimetry mission that will study dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions.
2. The primary payload POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) will measure the polarimetry parameters (degree and angle of polarization) in medium X-ray energy range of 8-30 keV photons of astronomical origin.
3. The XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) payload will give spectroscopic information.
The launch of the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is set for 9:10 am (IST) from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
ISRO shared a video of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre from where the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite will be launched today.
ISRO scientists Amit Kumar Patra, Victor Joseph, Yashoda, and Srinivas visit Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple ahead of the launch of PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT mission.
One can watch the LIVE launch of the XPoSat mission on YouTube channel of ISRO. The launch will begin at 9:10 AM on Monday (1 January).
ISRO will study X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite that will study black holes.
