The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to kick off the new year with the launch of the XPoSAT (X-ray Polarimeter Satellite) after a triumphant 2023 marked by milestones such as the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 and India’s inaugural solar mission, Aditya-L1.
In an official announcement on Twitter, ISRO confirmed that the XPoSAT launch is scheduled for January 1, 2024, at 09:10 am from the first launch-pad at SDSC-SHAR, Sriharikota. The mission will be conducted through ISRO’s PSLV-C58, propelling XPoSAT into an Eastward low inclination orbit.
Following the satellite injection, the PS4 stage will undergo two restarts to adjust the orbit into a 350 km circular orbit, ensuring it remains in 3-axis stabilised mode for Orbital Platform (OP) experiments. The PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 experiment will be activated, fulfilling the objectives of 10 identified payloads supplied by both ISRO and IN-SPACe.
ISRO’s commitment to advancing space exploration and experimental initiatives is evident in the strategic planning for the XPoSAT mission, reinforcing India’s presence in cutting-edge space technology on a global scale.