ISRO’s innovative space platform POEM-3 successfully achieves all payload objectives. The space agency is now preparing for a controlled re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere within the next 75 days, ensuring the mission leaves no space debris behind.
ISRO has done many wonders within a few months which include Chandrayaan 3 and Aditya L1’s successful insertion in the Halo orbit of the sun. Now, ISRO has added one more feather to its cap, the Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully achieved all its experiments to be performed on its orbital platform launched recently by the PSLV-C58 mission.
ISRO’s innovative space platform POEM-3
POEM-3 flew with nine Payloads from VSSC, PRL, Academia, and Space start-ups inducted through IN-SPACe. Over this period, each payload was put into operation, as planned and performance was demonstrated. The experiments of ARKA200 (Xenon Based Electric Propulsion) and RUDRA (HAN-based Green Propellant Thruster) from Bellatrix, and LEAP-TD (Satellite Bus with VHF/UHF Downlink & UHF Uplink – Tested using IIST ground station) from Dhruva Space were completed.
Payload Data is collected regularly for WeSAT (Solar irradiance and UV Index study) from LBS Institute of Technology for Women, BeliefSat0(Amateur Radio satellite) from KJ Somayia Institute of Technology, RSEM (Radiation Shielding experiment) from TakeMe2Space, and DEX (interplanetary Dust particle experiment) from PRL for every orbit. 100 W Fuel Cell Power System (FCPS) and Si-C based High Power Li-Ion (10AH/32V) Battery from VSSC were also demonstrated. Thus, all payload objectives were fully met. In missions of POEM-1 to POEM-3, ISRO has flown a total of 21 payloads from various institutes and industries.
After deploying the POEM- 3(PSLV Orbital Experiment module) into its intended orbit at 650 km, the vehicle was lowered to 350 km circular orbit to minimize the time of orbit decay after completion of the experiment. It is a three-axis-attitude controlled platform with power generation and telecommand and telemetry capabilities, for supporting Payloads.
By 25th day in orbit, POEM-3 completed 400 orbits. Its current orbit measures around 322 km by 352 km. It is predicted that POEM-3 will continue orbiting for approximately 73 more days before re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere.
POEM-3 Update:
🇮🇳 ISRO’s innovative space platform, POEM-3, successfully achieves all payload objectives.With the likely re-entry of POEM-3 in the next 75 days, the PSLV-C58 XPoSat mission will be leaving zero debris in space.https://t.co/oI1M5mnSQm
— ISRO (@isro) January 27, 2024
The nine payload experiments include the Women Engineered Satellite (WESAT) developed by LBS Institute of Technology for Women to study the comparison between solar irradiance and UV index, a radiation shielding experiment, an amateur radio, three propulsion systems by space start-ups, and an interplanetary dust count experiment by Physical Research Laboratory. Two types of fuel cell systems developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre were also onboard.
What is PSLV?
PSLV is an Indian expendable launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is primarily used to launch satellites into various orbits, including polar and sun-synchronous orbits.
The payloads on the POEM-3 module launched on PSLV-C58 have all completed their mission objectives and are expected to reenter the Earth’s atmosphere within the next 75 days! ✅️
After deploying XPoSat into a 650 km 6° orbit, #ISRO moved POEM-3 to a 350 km 9.6° circular orbit… pic.twitter.com/y22Et03DBf
— ISRO Spaceflight (@ISROSpaceflight) January 27, 2024
All about ISRO
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India. It is responsible for the country’s space program and activities related to space research and exploration. ISRO was founded in 1969 and has since played a crucial role in developing and deploying satellites, conducting space missions, and advancing space technology.
ISRO designs, develops, and launches satellites for various purposes, including communication, Earth observation, navigation, and scientific research.
ISRO has conducted space exploration missions, such as the Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan missions, aimed at studying the Moon and Mars, respectively.
ISRO designs and operates launch vehicles, such as the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV), to place satellites into orbit.
ISRO collaborates with various international space agencies and organizations, fostering partnerships and contributing to global space endeavors.
ISRO employs space technology for practical applications, including weather forecasting, disaster management, agriculture monitoring, and telecommunications.
ISRO has gained international recognition for its achievements, including becoming the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit and consistently demonstrating cost-effective space missions. The organization continues to be a key player in the global space community.