SpaDeX or Space Docking Experiment is a twin satellite mission developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to mature and demonstrate technologies related to orbital rendezvous, docking, formation flying, which will have future applications in areas such as human spaceflight, in-space satellite servicing and other proximity ...

Dec 21, 2024 · The SpaDeX mission consists of two small spacecraft (about 220 kg each) to be launched by PSLV-C60, independently and simultaneously, into a 470 km circular orbit at 55° inclination, with a local time cycle of about 66 days.

Jan 15, 2025 · The Indian space agency’s mission, called the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex), involved deploying two small spacecraft, weighing about 220 kilograms each, into low-earth orbit.

Jan 16, 2025 · SpaDeX is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission designed to showcase in-space docking using two small spacecrafts launched by 62nd PSLV flight. This mission is pivotal for India's future space ambitions, including lunar missions, sample returns, and the development of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) .

Dec 31, 2024 · ISRO had launched the Spadex mission on 30th December 2024, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre By PLSV rocket. Two satellites SDX01 (SpaDex -A) and SDX02 (SpaDex-02) each weight around 220kg injected into two different orbit. These satellites posses unique capability to unite or separate into two distinct pieces in space.

3 days ago · ISRO Chairman V Narayanan confirmed there were no glitches in the space agency's maiden space docking mission, Spadex. The mission, involving the docking of two small spacecraft for in-space docking technology, is progressing step by step and undergoing review. The successful docking is crucial for ISRO's future missions.

Dec 24, 2024 · India is poised to enter a new era in space technology with the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDEX), set for launch on December 30, 2024. Using the PSLV-C60 rocket, ISRO will deploy two satellites, Chaser and Target, into a …

Dec 30, 2024 · India successfully launched twin satellites on the country's first-ever space docking test flight on Monday (Dec. 30), a mission that aims to demonstrate a key technology the country will need to...

Jan 16, 2025 · Indian space agency Isro has for the first time successfully conducted space docking by joining together two small craft in space. The technology is essential for the country's future ambition to...

3 days ago · On January 16, the Indian Space Research Organisation successfully performed the docking of satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) and the agency also announced that post docking, control of two satellites as a single object was successful.In this mission, NVS-02 navigation satellite was successfully injected into the intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).