India begins 2024 with launch of mission to study black holes, neutron stars
On Monday, the indian Orbit Research Organisation (ISRO) welcomed the New Year by launching the XPoSat mission, which carried the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) into orbit. The PSLV-C58 mission launched at 9:10 a.m. from the satish dhawan space centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. social media users posted a video of the satellite lifting off the launchpad.
The XPoSat, or X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, is India's first foray into investigating astronomical X-ray sources under harsh circumstances. The measurement and study of the polarisation of X-rays emitted by celestial bodies in the cosmos is referred to as polarimetry. XPoSat mission director Jayakumar M stated that he is "extremely happy" with the "grand success" of the launch and praised the contributions of women scientists to the project. "XPoSat is a space observatory... This is a satellite designed entirely by women for comparing solar irradiance and UV index." This exemplifies women's empowerment in science and technology," he continued.
Today was the 60th flight of the 260-tonne Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). The spacecraft will investigate high-energy astronomical X-ray sources like as black holes, neutron stars, and other high-energy events. With today's launch, isro became just the second space agency in the world, after NASA, to have a dedicated spacecraft to research black holes. The polarimetry mission seeks to examine how X-rays from astronomical objects are polarised, which can reveal information about their structure and characteristics.
The XPoSat, or X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, is India's first foray into investigating astronomical X-ray sources under harsh circumstances. The measurement and study of the polarisation of X-rays emitted by celestial bodies in the cosmos is referred to as polarimetry. XPoSat mission director Jayakumar M stated that he is "extremely happy" with the "grand success" of the launch and praised the contributions of women scientists to the project. "XPoSat is a space observatory... This is a satellite designed entirely by women for comparing solar irradiance and UV index." This exemplifies women's empowerment in science and technology," he continued.
Today was the 60th flight of the 260-tonne Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). The spacecraft will investigate high-energy astronomical X-ray sources like as black holes, neutron stars, and other high-energy events. With today's launch, isro became just the second space agency in the world, after NASA, to have a dedicated spacecraft to research black holes. The polarimetry mission seeks to examine how X-rays from astronomical objects are polarised, which can reveal information about their structure and characteristics.