PSLV-DL carries XPoSAT astronomy satellite and POEM-3 payload module attached to fourth stage into orbit

by David Todd | Jan 1, 2024 | India, Launches, Satellites, Science, Seradata News

A launch of the PSLV-DL (flight number PSLV-C58) from Satish Dhawann Space Centre, Sriharikota, India took place at 0340 GMT on 1 January 2024 marking the first launch of the New Year. It was carrying XPoSAT – an X-ray astronomy satellite (official name is X-ray Polarimeter Satellite), and a multi-experiment payload module attached to the PSLV fourth stage called PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3). XPoSAT was delivered into a 653 x 638 km orbit at 6.0 degrees inclination. The fourth stage was lowered to a 353 x 343 km orbit at 9.7 degrees inclination.

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