India successfully Launched XPoSAT to Explore the Mystery of Black Holes: Understand the Facts about Satellite Launch
On 1st January, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSAT) from Sriharikota, marking a significant step in exploring the mysteries of black holes.
Here are key facts about this groundbreaking mission:
The launch took place at 9:10 am, using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), which successfully placed XPoSAT into its intended orbit of 650 km with a 6-degree inclination.
The launch was described as a "textbook launch" by astrophysicist Dipankar Bhattacharya, with the satellite achieving the expected orbit for conducting scientific studies.
The mission marked the 60th flight of the PSLV and positions India as only the second country, after the US, to have an observatory dedicated to studying black holes.
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