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ISRO to launch XPoSat Mission soon; Payload to objectives, check out this new satellite
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ISRO to launch XPoSat Mission soon; Payload to objectives, check out this new satellite

[ad_1] India is gearing up to make a significant stride in space-based X-ray astronomy with the launch of its first X-ray polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat). This mission led by ISRO, aims to investigate the polarization of intense X-ray sources. With this mission, ISRO is set to establish a new benchmark in the field of astronomy. Check here to know all about ISRO's XPoSat mission.X-ray polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) MissionThe X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) is scheduled for observation from Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of approximately 650 km and a low inclination of about 6 degrees. As mentioned on the official website of ISRO, XPoSat carries two scientific payloads designed for simultaneous studies of temporal, spectral, and polarization features of bright X-ray sources. T...