The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has officially inaugurated the XPoSat Observatory, inviting Indian scientists to submit observational research proposals using its advanced instruments. Launched on January 1, 2024, aboard the PSLV-C58 rocket from Sriharikota, XPoSat is India’s first dedicated X-ray polarimetry mission, focused on studying high-energy cosmic sources like neutron stars, black holes, and pulsars. The satellite operates in a low Earth orbit at 650 kilometers altitude, carrying two payloads: POLIX for measuring X-ray polarization and XSPECT for spectroscopic and timing data in the 0.8-15 keV energy range. ISRO has allocated 60% of the observatory’s operational time for proposals by Indian researchers from January to December 2026, fostering domestic astrophysics capabilities. Proposals submitted by November 30, 2025, will be reviewed by a dedicated committee, with successful principal investigators granted exclusive data rights for six months. This initiative, supported by data releases and technical tools from ISRO, bolsters India’s position in space-based astronomy, offering researchers across the country a platform to contribute to global astrophysical studies and develop expertise in space instrumentation and research methods.