SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment)
This mission is complete.
Vehicle
PSLV-CA
Profile →The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is an expendable medium-lift launch vehicle designed and operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It was developed to allow I...
Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Profile →IND • Founded 1969
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pur...
Mission Brief
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.
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Launch Site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
