ISRO will launch the country’s first x-ray polarimeter satellite today. It will be the first mission of ISRO on the first day of the new year 2024. Indian Space Research Organization i.e. ISRO is starting the year with a new space mission.
The Indian Space Research Organization will launch the country’s first polarimeter satellite in a few hours. This will study all aspects of the universe including black holes and galaxies. Furthermore, the countdown is on for the satellite launch. It is going to be completed very soon. ISRO will launch PSLV-C58 EXPOSat, an X-ray polarimeter satellite and 10 other payloads on Monday, the first day 2024.
The official has said that it started at 8.10 am on Sunday. This counting will be completed on January 1, 2024, at 9.10 am and the launch will also occur. Moreover, the 44.4-meter tall PSLV-C58 will take off from the first launchpad of SHAR Range with a payload of 260 tonnes in its 60th flight.
ISRO preparing for Surya mission in 2024
ISRO is currently engaged in the Surya mission after the success of the Chandra mission. Along with this, there are also preparations for human missions. For this, launch and training work is going on at many levels. Moreover, it is engaged in making the Surya Exploration Mission successful in 2024. Now the PSAVC58/ExpoSat mission is all set for launch.
Highlights of ISRO
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the national space agency of India. Founded in 1969, it operates as the primary research and development arm of the Department of Space (DoS), which is directly overseen by the Prime Minister of India. Moreover, the Indian Space Research Organisation is one of the most successful space agencies in the world and is responsible for a wide range of achievements.
Some of the achievements are:
Building and launching its satellites:Â
ISRO has launched over 130 satellites, including communication satellites, remote sensing satellites, and navigation satellites. Moreover, it is now one of the few countries in the world that can build and launch all types of satellites.
Developing its launch vehicles:Â
ISRO has developed a family of launch vehicles, including the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). Furthermore, these vehicles are used to launch Indian satellites and satellites from other countries.
Sending missions to the Moon and Mars:Â
ISRO has sent three missions to the Moon, Chandrayaan-1, Chandrayaan-2, and Vikram Lander. It also sent a mission to Mars, Mangalyaan, which successfully entered Mars orbit in 2014.
Developing satellite navigation systems:Â
ISRO has developed two satellite navigation systems, GAGAN and IRNSS (NavIC). Furthermore, these systems provide navigation services to users in India and the surrounding region.
Using space technology for development:Â
ISRO’s technologies are used in a wide range of applications, including telemedicine, disaster management, and irrigation.
The achievements of ISRO have made it a source of national pride for India. Moreover, the agency is playing an increasingly important role in international space cooperation.