Tag: X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)

“Very inspiring”: Astrophysicist Karan Jani praises India for successful launch of XPoSat

The Professor of Astrophysics at Vanderbilt University, US, said that it is the most exciting time to study black holes, and India is one of the key players studying this.

January 3, 2024

“Elated to witness successful launch of XPoSat”: Mallikarjun Kharge

Kharge noted that he was 'proud' that several women space scientists and engineers were part of 'this fabulous team' behind the PSLV project.

January 1, 2024

Aditya-L1 set to reach its destination on Jan 6: ISRO chief

"Aditya-L1 is going to reach its L1 point on January 6 and we are going to do the final manoeuvre to keep it there," the ISRO chief said, on the sidelines of the successful launch of XPoSat mission to study black holes.

January 1, 2024

ISRO begins New Year with another success, XPoSat precisely placed into intended orbit

Addressing the scientists after the successful launch of the mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somanath said the PSLV-C58 vehicle placed the satellite precisely into the intended orbit of 650 km, with a 6-degree inclination.

January 1, 2024

Rocketing on Jan 1, a first for ISRO

At 9.10 a.m. the Indian rocket PSLV-DL variant with the code PSLV-C58, standing 44.4-metre tall and weighing 260 ton, will blast off.

January 1, 2024