Astrophysics
XPoSat (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) is India’s first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources in extreme conditions. The spacecraft will carry two scientific payloads in a low earth orbit. The primary payload POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) will measure the polarimetry parameters (degree and angle of polarization) in medium X-ray energy range of 8-30 keV photons of astronomical origin. The XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) payload will give spectroscopic information in the energy range of 0.8-15 keV. In addition, 10 attached payloads on the PSLV 4th stage will perform various experiments and testing from Indian institutions coordinated by ISRO, known as PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3).
Orbital Attempt
#6,590
ISRO Mission
#89
Pad Launch
#58
Location Launch
#93
Designator
2024-001
Jan 1, 2024, 3:40 AM
Second
1 update
PSLV-DL variant has only two strapons boosters with 12 tonne propellant load on them. PSLV-C44 on 24 January 2019 was the first flight to use PSLV-DL variant of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle.
Length
44 m
Diameter
2.8 m
LEO Capacity
3,800 kg
GTO Capacity
1,200 kg
SSO Capacity
1,750 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2019
Fastest Turnaround
3mo 22d
Total Launches
5
Successful
4
Failed
1
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: Jan 24, 2019
Launch success and satellite in operation.
SourceLiftoff.
SourceLivestream has started
SourceGO for launch.
SourceUpdated NET to 03:40 UTC 2024-01-01
SourceNET New Year's Day, 2024 per new NOTAMs.
SourceNET December 28, 2023.
SourceNET late December 2023.
SourceUpdating LV
SourceQ2 2023
SourceIndia has two launch pads at the site. The First Launch Pad, operational since 1993, is used for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, Small Satellite Launch Vehicle and formerly used by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.
Total Launches
63
Orbital Attempts
62
Fastest Turnaround
25d 5h
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."
Founded
1969
Administrator
Chairman: V. Narayanan
Total Launches
99
Successful
84
Failed
15
Pending
17
Consecutive Success
0
Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR),[1] is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Local Launch Time
Jan 1, 2024, 9:10 AM
Total Launches
103
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
13.7200, 80.2300