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X-Sat

In this article we will explore all aspects related to X-Sat, from its origin to its impact on today's society. We will analyze how X-Sat has influenced different areas, from culture to economics, including politics and technology. Additionally, we will examine the role of X-Sat in people's daily lives and how it has evolved over time. Through this comprehensive analysis, we aim to offer a complete and in-depth view of X-Sat, with the aim of providing a comprehensive understanding of its importance and relevance today.

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X-Sat is a microsatellite developed and built by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in collaboration with Defence Science Organisation (DSO) Singapore.[1] The satellite was launched by ISRO's PSLV-C16 on 20 April 2011 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre FLP in Sriharikota, India. The satellite was launched along with Indian ResourceSat-2 and Indo-Russian YouthSat.[2]

Project Objectives

  • Create an affordable microsatellite bus that can conduct remote sensing operations in situations close to real-time.
  • To increase the nation's capacity (resources and infrastructure) for satellite engineering
  • To encourage academic interest in this field's R&D[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Suryanarayana, P. S. (20 April 2011). "Singapore delighted at ISRO's launch of X-Sat". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  2. ^ T.S., Subramanian (19 April 2011). "PSLV-C16 launch today". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 3 May 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
  3. ^ "X-SAT Micro-satellite". Satellite Research Centre. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  4. ^ Krebs, Gunter Dirk. "X-Sat". Gunter's Space Page. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
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