Projects

Highlighting key scientific endeavors of XPoSat.

Close-up image of the XPoSat satellite's POGS payload against a starry background.
Close-up image of the XPoSat satellite's POGS payload against a starry background.
POGS Payload

Measures X-ray polarization from cosmic sources.

Detailed view of the XSPECT instrument mounted on XPoSat.
Detailed view of the XSPECT instrument mounted on XPoSat.
XSPECT Payload

Captures high-resolution X-ray spectra.

Diagram showing XPoSat's orbit around Earth with scientific data flow.
Diagram showing XPoSat's orbit around Earth with scientific data flow.
Infographic illustrating the timeline from launch to current research milestones.
Infographic illustrating the timeline from launch to current research milestones.
Launch Details

Successful launch aboard PSLV-C53 in 2021.

Research Impact

Advancing understanding of cosmic X-ray sources.

About xposat Mission

xposat is ISRO’s cutting-edge satellite dedicated to X-ray astronomy, unlocking cosmic mysteries.

Illustration of xposat satellite orbiting Earth with a starry background.
Illustration of xposat satellite orbiting Earth with a starry background.
Our Purpose
Scientific Goals

xposat aims to study high-energy phenomena in space using its POGS and XSPECT payloads.