ISRO News: After the successful launch of the first mission, X-ray Polarimeter – EXPOSat satellite, ISRO Chairman commented about the ambitious plan to launch 12 space missions in 2024. A press conference after the launch in Sriharikota, Bengaluru

After describing the ladder of success, the eminent Indian scientist said that we can increase this number on the basis of ‘ability to complete the production and testing of hardware’.

“।At least 12 missions have to be on target in just 12 months of 2024. Depending on our capacity there may be availability to produce the hardware, complete the testing and things go well. If it is not going well then there may be repercussions. Otherwise, we are getting ready for at least 12-14 missions,” Somnath was quoted as saying by ANI.

On the remarkable New Year launch of EXPOSAT, he said that ISRO has developed it using self-made instruments. X-ray polarimetry demonstrates a unique scientific capability

This is a unique mission because X-ray polarimetry is a unique scientific capability that we have developed internally building equipment. We want to create 100 scientists who can understand this aspect.Be able to give information about black holes to the world

Aditya L-1 and Gaganyaan Missons

On the question of progress on Aditya L-1, the senior space scientist said this year the focus will be on preparations for Gaganyaan and India’s first solar probe will reach the Lagrange point on January 6.

It is going to be a year of preparations for Gaganyaan. Along with this, we will have helicopter-based drop test, multiple drop tests to prove the parachute system. We have many hundreds of assessment tests Will also happen. So this is going to be the year of Gaganyaan. Along with this, we are also going to launch GSLV,” ISRO Chairman said.2024