Development Authorities of XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite)
The development process of the XPoSat started in 2008. In 2015 the full-fledged development started with a formal agreement between ISRO and a Bengaluru-based research institute. Here are the details:
- ISRO’s UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) – It is a leading wing of ISRO which develops and constructs new satellite technologies.
- Raman Research Institute – The institute was founded by Indian physicist C. V. Raman to study the different areas of physics.
XPoSat – X-ray Polarimeter Satellite
XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) is the first polarimetry and third observatory space mission of India. The main objective is to study astronomical objects like black holes through this mission. The XPoSat satellite was launched by ISRO at 09:10 Hrs IST (03:40 Hrs GMT) on January 1, 2024, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre by using a PSLV-C58 launching vehicle.
In this article, we will discuss the XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) mission with its components, objectives, and future projections.