After US, India second country to send dedicated satellite to study black holes
Isro 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 placed the satellite on its 60th flight in a 650km orbit. The final stage of PSLV-C58 then turned into an orbital experimental module (POEM) to test the 10 payloads over the next month. Around 22 minutes after the lift-off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, the rocket injected XPoSat.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News MentionsISRO India's national space agencySolar storm had no major impact on satellites: Isro; Aditya-L1, Chandrayaan-2 instruments monitored & captured signsIsro announced its diligent surveillance and acquisition of data concerning the potent solar storm unleashed by the notably active sunspot region AR13664. This..IndiaTimes With 3D-printed rocket engine, Isro adds another feather to capIsro hot tested a liquid rocket engine using additive manufacturing on May 9, achieving significant design advantages. This success may lead to future..IndiaTimes New Year Beginning of the calendar yearWhat's the Origin of April Fools' Day? Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:13Published You Might Like |