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ISRO’s PSLV-C58

January 2 , 2024 329 days 543 0
  • ISRO's PSLV-C58 has launched X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) into an Eastward low inclination orbit recently.
  • XPoSat is the first dedicated scientific satellite from ISRO.
  • It aims to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources.
  • It carries two payloads, namely POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) and XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing).
  • The PSLV also launched 10 payloads developed by start-ups, education institutions and ISRO centres.

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