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The X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) manufactured space observatory to study polarisation of cosmic X-rays. It was launched on 1 January 2024 on a PSLV rocket, and it has an expected operational lifespan of at least five years.
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Isro achieves first pulsar observation from XPoSat payloadIndiaTimes - Published | |
XPoSat captures first light from supernova remnantIndiaTimes - Published | |
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After US, India second country to send dedicated satellite to study black holesIsro ushered in the New Year with the successful launch of XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite), India's first satellite to conduct research on black holes and other celestial objects. Workhorse PSLV..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mallikarjun Kharge hails Isro's successful launch of its maiden X-Ray Polarimeter SatelliteThe Congress on Monday hailed Isro's successful launch of its maiden X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite with party president Mallikarjun Kharge hoping that such triumphant missions will inculcate scientific..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Aditya-L1 set to reach its destination on January 6: ISRO chief SomnathIndia's Aditya-L1 solar mission is set to reach its L1 point on January 6 after successful manoeuvres. ISRO has 12-14 missions scheduled for 2024. The Gaganyaan mission will have two abort missions,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Isro’s XPoSat: India is the second country to launch satellite to study X-ray polarisationAfter the successful launch, Isro’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre director V Narayanan said XPoSat is the second satellite in the world launched to study X-ray polarisation. NASA’s Imaging X-ray..IndiaTimes - Published | |
ISRO XPoSat mission: India launches satellite to study black holesIndian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) on its first space mission of 2024.DNA - Published | |
ISRO to launch XPoSat today: Know aim of 2024's first space missionThe launch comes after the success of its Gaganyaan Test Vehicle D1 mission in October.DNA - Published | |
Isro to kick off New Year with Jan 1 launch of XPoSat to study black hole, neutron starsISRO to launch X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) on January 1. XPoSat will study 50 brightest sources in space including pulsars, black hole X-ray binaries, and neutron stars. It will be India's..IndiaTimes - Published |
