After the 44.4-meter-tall PSLV rocket lifted off from the first launch pad at 9.10 am on Jan 1, it placed the primary satellite XPoSat into the desired orbit after 21 minutes of flight as intended
The main X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is intended to investigate the polarisation of intense X-ray sources in space. It is the first dedicated scientific satellite from ISRO stable to carry out such research.
Among the payloads that piggybacked the space agency's ever reliable Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle was one made by women, prompting ISRO to call it an inspiration for the country
Isro scientists successfully fire 4th stage of PSLV-C58 to hold experiments – Indian Defence Research Wing idrw.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from idrw.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The mission aims to study bright astronomical X-ray sources, including Black Holes, to understand the nature and behavior of celestial objects. | Latest News India