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ISRO's year-end SpaDeX mission to demonstrate autonomous docking technology


Published on 2024-12-29 04:42:19 - MSN
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  • ISRO is launching the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) to demonstrate autonomous docking technology. This mission aims to advance India's space capabilities and position in the global space sector.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) mission by the end of 2024, aiming to demonstrate autonomous docking technology in space. This mission will involve two satellites, one acting as a chaser and the other as a target, which will perform docking and undocking maneuvers. This technology is crucial for future space missions, including the construction of space stations and facilitating space tourism. SPADEX will not only showcase India's capability in space technology but also pave the way for more complex space operations like in-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing. The mission underscores ISRO's commitment to advancing space exploration capabilities, following the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar south pole.

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