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XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions. The spacecraft will carry two scientific payloads in a low earth orbit. 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. The XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) payload will give spectroscopic information in the energy range of 0.8-15 keV. In addition, 10 attached payloads on the PSLV 4th stage will perform various experiments and testing from Indian institutions coordinated by ISRO, known as PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3).
Launch Overview
Window Open 03:40 UTC
Window Close 03:40 UTC
Lift Off Jan 1, 2024 · 03:40 UTC
Launch Facility Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch Pad Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Indian Space Research Organization
Payload XPoSat
Rocket PSLV-DL
Destination Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions. The spacecraft will carry two scientific payloads in a low earth orbit. 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. The XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) payload will give spectroscopic information in the energy range of 0.8-15 keV. In addition, 10 attached payloads on the PSLV 4th stage will perform various experiments and testing from Indian institutions coordinated by ISRO, known as PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3).

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Indian Space Research Organization
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Launch Overview
Window Open 03:40 UTC
Window Close 03:40 UTC
Lift Off Jan 1, 2024 · 03:40 UTC
Launch Facility Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch Pad Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Target Orbit Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Indian Space Research Organization
Payload XPoSat
Rocket PSLV-DL
Destination Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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