The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch the countrys first X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSAT) on January 1, inaugurating 2024 with a blast-off from Andhra Pradeshs Satish Dhawan Space Centre.What is ISROs PSLV-C58 missionThe PSLV-C58 mission will investigate the polarisation of intense X-rays from cosmic sources. It aims to enable long-term studies and understand the distribution of magnetic fields and the nature of accelerators in galactic cosmic X-ray sources.Liftoff is scheduled for 09:10 am on Monday, marking the 60th launch for ISROs trusted PSLV rocket series.#WATCH | PSLV-C58 XPoSat Mission launch | Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh: The launch of the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is set for today at 09:10 am from the first launch-pad, SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.(Visuals from Satish Dhawan Space Centre) pic.twitter.com/c5LkajQEpU— ANI (@ANI) January 1, 2024The PSLV will carry two key scientific payloads into low Earth orbit. POLIX, the primary instrument, will measure the degree and angle of X-ray photon polarisation in the 8-30 keV medium energy range from astronomical origins.The secondary XSPECT payload offers spectroscopic data in the 0.8-15 keV range.Whats the next motiveAdditionally, the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module Poem will also host several experimental satellites from private space companies. Poem utilises the rockets fourth stage as an orbital platform for scientific experiments using non-separating payloads.🚀 PSLV-C58/ 🛰️ XPoSat Mission:The launch of the X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is set for January 1, 2024, at 09:10 Hrs. IST from the first launch-pad, SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota.https://t.co/gWMWX8N6IvThe launch can be viewed LIVEfrom 08:40 Hrs. IST onYouTube:… pic.twitter.com/g4tUArJ0Ea— ISRO (@isro) December 31, 2023With this mission, ISRO plans to unlock new perspectives on energetic cosmic phenomena through pioneering X-ray polarimetry research. The launch marks a promising start to Indias 2024 space ambitions.
