PSLV-C58 X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)

PSLV-C58 X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat)

 ISRO is set to launch the PSLV-C58 X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) 

 The primary objective of the PSLV-C58 mission is to launch XPoSat into an eastward low inclination 

orbit.

 The mission will carry 10 identifi ed payloads, including XPoSat, supplied by ISRO and IN-

SPACe.

 XPoSat is ISRO’s fi rst dedicated scientifi c satellite for conducting space-based polarization 

measurements of X-ray emissions from celestial sources.

 XPoSat carries two payloads: POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) developed by the Raman

Research Institute and XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing) developed by the Space Astronomy 

Group of URSC, Bengaluru.

 In addition to XPoSat, the PSLV will also carry 10 payloads developed by start-ups, educational 

institutions, and ISRO centers, including Dust Experiment (DEX), Fuel Cell Power System (FCPS), Si-

based High Energy Cell, Radiation Shielding Experimental Module (RSEM), and WEST.