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ISRO Schedules Launch of XPoSat Mission for January 1, 2026.

Science & Technology | Dated: 27 Dec 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that it will launch the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) on January 1, 2026. The satellite will be launched aboard the PSLV-C58 rocket from Sriharikota. XPoSat is India's first dedicated polarimetry mission to study various dynamics of bright astronomical X-ray sources.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It carries two payloads: POLIX (Polarimeter Instrument in X-rays) and XSPECT (X-ray Spectroscopy and Timing).
  • The mission aims to study black holes, neutron stars, and active galactic nuclei.
  • India will become the second country after the USA to launch a specialized X-ray polarimetry satellite.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Mission: XPoSat.
  • Launch Vehicle: PSLV-C58.
  • Payloads: POLIX & XSPECT.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the primary objective of ISRO's XPoSat mission scheduled for launch in January 2026?

Correct Answer: Study X-ray Polarimetry

🚀 Quick Recap:

About ISRO

  • Chairman – S. Somanath
  • HQ – Bengaluru