Sriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is soon gearing up to create yet another new history in the space sector. In this series, ISRO on Saturday showcased its Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) satellite for the first time. It has been placed on the first launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. According to ISRO, the goal of the space docking experiment is to develop the spacecraft (PSLV-C60) required for docking (connecting one vehicle to another vehicle in space) and decoupling (separating two vehicles connected in space) technology.
“Docking” technology demonstration
ISRO provided this information on social media platform ‘X’. “The launch vehicle has been integrated and has now been moved to the first ‘launch pad’ for mounting the satellite and preparing it for launch,” the Indian Space Research Organization said in a post. According to ISRO, the SPADEX mission will utilize the PSLV The two small spacecraft launched demonstrate “space docking” technology.
necessary for future space missions
ISRO said this technology is necessary for India’s lunar mission, collection of samples from the moon, construction and operation of the Indian Space Station (BAS). When multiple rockets need to be launched to achieve a common mission goal, “docking” technology is needed in space. If this mission is successful, India will become the fourth country in the world to achieve space “docking” technology.
According to ISRO, under the SPADEX mission, two small spacecraft (each weighing about 220 kg) will be independently and simultaneously launched by PSLV-C60 into a circular orbit of 470 km with an inclination of 55 degrees, with a local time period of About 66 days.
Boot via PSLV-C60
It is understood that it will be launched through PSLV-C60 at the end of this month. ISRO Chairman S Somnath earlier said that the PSLV-C60 mission will conduct a “space docking” experiment, which has been named “Spadex”. This may not be completed until December.
What is “space docking” and its purpose?
“Space docking” is a technology that connects two spacecraft in space. With this technology, humans can be transported from one spacecraft to another. Therefore, space docking is very important for the operation of the space station. During docking, the spacecraft can connect to the space station on its own. This technology of connecting two different objects in space will help India build its own space station and Chandrayaan-4 project.
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