Space MAITRI
NextMission AnnouncedT-720:00:00
Time to launch
Vehicle
SSLV
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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
Space Machines Company (SMC)'s second Optimus Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV), will launch on a mission designated Space MAITRI (Mission for Australia-India’s Technology, Research and Innovation). The mission will focus on debris management and sustainability, and will significantly advance Australia’s domestic space industry by combining Australian spacecraft capabilities with India's launch expertise. After separation, Optimus will perform a series of propulsive on-orbit maneuvers to inspect a space object in close proximity. It will then spend several months on orbit examining space debris to demonstrate affordable and accessible space sustainability technologies.
Mission Timeline
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Official mission announcement and payload assignment
- Mission AnnouncedT-720:00:0012:00 AM UTC
- Vehicle RolloutT-48:00:0012:00 AM UTC
- Wet Dress RehearsalT-24:00:0012:00 AM UTC
- Launch Day PrepT-06:00:0006:00 PM UTC
Launch Site
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
