SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) is an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) technology mission to demonstrate autonomous docking between 2 spacecraft in orbit.
The mission will involve two spacecraft (Chaser and Target) rendezvous and docking together, plus testing attitude control of the combined spacecraft under docked conditions. The Chaser and Target spacecraft will then be separated for operating other payload. The mission is critical to develop rendezvous and docking abilities for ISRO’s future human spaceflight and lunar sample return missions.
Launch Overview
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16:30 UTC
Window Close
16:30 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 30, 2024 · 16:30 UTC
Launch Facility
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) is an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) technology mission to demonstrate autonomous docking between 2 spacecraft in orbit.
The mission will involve two spacecraft (Chaser and Target) rendezvous and docking together, plus testing attitude control of the combined spacecraft under docked conditions. The Chaser and Target spacecraft will then be separated for operating other payload. The mission is critical to develop rendezvous and docking abilities for ISRO’s future human spaceflight and lunar sample return missions.
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Indian Space Research Organization
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Launch Overview
Window Open
16:30 UTC
Window Close
16:30 UTC
Lift Off
Dec 30, 2024 · 16:30 UTC
Launch Facility
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad