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XPoSat

Indian space telescope. XPoSat was launched on January 1, 2024 aboard a PSLV-DL from Sriharikota. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2024-001ANORAD 58694India

Identity

Name in GCAT
XPoSAT
Common name
XPoSat
International designator
2024-001A
NORAD catalog number
58694
GCAT identifier
S58694

Mission

Mission type
Astronomy
Use
Civil government
Program
ISRO Sci
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Builder
Indian Space Research Organization
Platform (bus)
IMS-2

Launch

Date
January 1, 2024 · 03:40 UTC
Launch record
2024-001Success
Rocket
PSLV-DL
Spaceport
Sriharikota · pad FLP

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/E
Perigee
638 km
Apogee
652 km
Inclination
5.99°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Jan 1, 2024

Size

Mass
469 kg
Dry mass
469 kg
Length
2.7 m
Diameter
1.00 m
Span
4.0 m

Launched together

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q63992302 (CC0).