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PSLV-C58 XPoSat: India launches satellite to study

black holes from Sriharikota

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) initiated the
dawn of New Year 2024 with a remarkable demonstration of space
capabilities by successfully launching the X-ray Polarimeter
Satellite (XPoSat) along with 10 other payloads on Monday
morning.
The meticulous 25-hour countdown for the launch of the Polar
Satellite Launch Vehicle-DL (PSLV-DL) commenced flawlessly at
8:10 a.m. on Sunday, as reported by ISRO officials. The PSLV-DL
variant, designated as PSLV-C58, stands at an impressive 44.4
meters in height and weighs 260 tons, poised for liftoff from the first
launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in
Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
A significant highlight of this mission is the execution of the PSLV
Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) experiment, designed to achieve the objectives of the 10
identified payloads. These payloads have been contributed by both ISRO and the Indian National Space
Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).
The primary focus of the satellite is to comprehend the sources of X-rays and conduct comprehensive
research on black holes. This mission marks only the world's second endeavor of this nature, following
NASA's Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer mission in 2021.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to abdicate a er 52

years on throne

On Sunday, Denmark's Queen Margrethe II made a
historic announcement, revealing her intention to abdicate
after an impressive 52-year reign and pass the throne to
her son, Crown Prince Frederik. During her New Year's
speech, the queen, Europe's longest-reigning living
monarch, shared her decision to step down on January
14. This date holds particular significance as it marks the
anniversary of her own accession to the throne at the age
of 31, following the passing of her father, King Frederik IX.