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ISRO’s POLARIMETER

Contents ISRO’s POLARIMETERIndia’s X-Ray Polarimetry Astronomy EndeavourX-Ray Polarization as a Diagnostic ToolXPoSat Mission Payloads: POLIX and XSPECTUnderstanding the Polarization of LightMethods of Polarization:Degrees of PolarizationApplications:ISRO’s POLARIMETER India’s X-Ray Polarimetry Astronomy Endeavour India is poised to launch its inaugural X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat), signaling a significant advancement in space-based X-Ray astronomy. This mission, distinguished by its focus on investigating the polarization of intense X-Ray sources, represents a substantial addition to traditional studies in time and frequency domains, generating heightened enthusiasm within the astronomy community. XPoSat Mission Overview The XPoSat spacecraft is scheduled for observation from Low Earth Orbit, equipped with two…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/07/2023

ISRO to launch PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s new imaging satellite Space bound: Preparations on for the launch of PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s DS-SAR satellite along with 6 other satellites. The launch vehicle is configured in its core-alone mode, similar to that of C55; it will launch DS-SAR, a 360 kg satellite into a near-equatorial orbit; the Synthetic Aperture Radar payload in the satellite will provide all-weather day and night coverage THE HINDU BUREAU BENGALURU The Indian Space Research Organisation on Monday announced that the PSLV-C56 carrying Singapore’s DS-SAR satellite will be launched on July 30 from Sriharikota. The PSLV-C56 carrying DS-SAR satellite will…