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XPoSat, the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite, is an Indian space observatory launched by ISRO on January 1, 2024, aboard the PSLV-C58 mission. In low Earth orbit, its POLIX instrument measures the degree and angle of polarization of astronomical X-rays in the 8 to 30 keV range, while XSPECT provides spectroscopy and timing data from 0.8 to 15 keV. The mission is intended for studies of bright sources such as black holes, neutron stars, pulsars, and active galactic nuclei.
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When was XPoSat launched?
India's XPoSat was launched on January 1, 2024. ISRO launched it aboard the PSLV-C58 mission.
What does XPoSat study?
XPoSat is an X-ray polarimeter satellite that studies the polarization of astronomical X-rays. Its POLIX instrument measures the degree and angle of polarization.
What X-ray energy range does POLIX measure?
POLIX measures astronomical X-rays in the 8 to 30 keV range. This helps the observatory investigate the behavior of high-energy cosmic sources.
Which organization operates XPoSat?
XPoSat is an Indian space observatory launched by ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation. It operates in low Earth orbit.
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