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ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C58 X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission

January 02, 2024
Current Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the PSLV-C58 X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission on January 1, 2024.
ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C58 X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission
  • The PSLV rocket carried a total of 11 satellites, including ISRO’s X-Ray polarimeter satellite. The rocket lifted off from a spaceport in Sriharikota.
  • The XPoSat investigates the polarisation of intense X-ray sources in space.
  • According to ISRO, it is the first dedicated scientific satellite from ISRO to carry out research in space-based polarisation measurements of X-ray emission from celestial sources.
  • This is indeed a significant achievement for ISRO and a proud moment for India.

Question:

Q.1 When was the PSLV-C58 X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) mission launched?
a. December 31, 2023
b. January 1, 2024
c. January 2, 2024
d. January 3, 2024
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