The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) accomplished a significant feat on Monday with the successful launch of its maiden X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite, poised to unravel mysteries surrounding celestial phenomena like black holes. In the aftermath of the triumph, ISRO Chief S Somnath conveyed pivotal details regarding the achievement:

Mission Success: S Somnath jubilantly announced, "As of January 1, 2024, another triumphant mission of PSLV has been realized." He revealed that Aditya-L1 is slated to arrive at Lagrange Point on January 6 at 4 pm.

Ambitious Targets: Expressing a forward-looking stance, Somnath articulated, "Within 12 months in 2024, our objective is a minimum of 12 missions. This tally may surpass depending on our manufacturing capacity, testing completion, and favorable circumstances. Any setbacks may influence this goal. However, readiness is primed for at least 12-14 missions."

Chandrayaan-3 Success: Somnath lauded Chandrayaan-3 as a 'remarkable success', instilling confidence in the team to pursue future programs. Despite ceasing its data collection after 14 days, efforts to revive it were unsuccessful. "It's now peacefully at rest. Although we wished for reactivation, unfortunately, it remains dormant. If the Pragyan rover reactivates, confirmation will rely on communication with Vikram."

Unexpected Hurdles: Reflecting on the challenges, ISRO's chief highlighted uncertainties that prevented reactivation. He underscored the ambiguity surrounding Pragyan's reawakening without reestablishing communication with Vikram.

Expectations and Analysis: Emphasizing the anticipation for significant scientific discoveries, Somnath mentioned, "The data gathered in 14 days promises exceptional scientific insights. Our researchers are diligently analyzing this information for future breakthroughs."

Furthermore, in the C58 mission utilizing the reliable Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), the XPoSat was precisely positioned in a 650 Km Low Earth Orbit, as reported by PTI. The rocket, standing at 44.4 meters, majestically lifted off following the culmination of a 25-hour countdown. A crowd, filled with enthusiasm, witnessed the event at the spaceport nearly 135 km east of Chennai. XPoSat's primary mission is to investigate X-ray source polarization within the expansive realms of space.

ISRO chief also said, "POEM-3 is currently in the works," noting that the PSLV-C58 precisely deployed the satellite in the planned 650 km orbit with a 6-degree inclination. The liftoff proceeded as scheduled at 9:10 am from the first launch pad.

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