2025 Mar 14, 13:41
ISRO's XPoSat mission is set to launch at 9:10 am using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). The mission aims to measure the orientation of vibration in light waves, providing valuable information about the radiation mechanism and geometry of celestial sources. By capturing the degree and angle of polarization, the mission adds crucial dimensions to our understanding of these sources. The spacecraft carries two scientific payloads in a low Earth orbit. The primary payload, POLIX, will measure the degree and angle of polarization in the medium X-ray energy range, while the XSPECT payload will provide spectroscopic information
Together, these payloads allow the mission to study the temporal, spectral, and polarization features of bright X-ray sources. In addition to the XPoSat mission, ISRO has a busy January ahead. The Aditya L1 solar probe will be inserted into its halo orbit on January 6, followed by the launch of the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellites around January 12. The INSAT-3DS mission will deploy satellites for the India Meteorological Department, contributing to climate observatory efforts. Overall, ISRO is continuing to make significant strides in space exploration and research, with multiple missions and launches planned for the near future.