ISRO PSLV-C60 Spadex to launch today
India is set to make history with the groundbreaking Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), a mission that will demonstrate the complex art of satellite docking in space.
Scheduled for launch on December 30, 2024, this mission represents a critical milestone in India’s space exploration capabilities.
The mission involves launching two specially designed satellites, each weighing approximately 220 kg, using the workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket.
These satellites, named Chaser (SDX01) and Target (SDX02), will attempt to dock at an altitude of 470 kilometers above Earth.
This technological feat is particularly significant as only three countries – Russia, the United States, and China – have previously mastered such intricate space docking techniques.
ISRO will utilise a specially designed docking system that meets international docking standards, showcasing India’s innovative approach to space technology.
The mission will also leverage the PSLV’s fourth stage (POEM-4) to host 24 scientific experiments, further maximizing the mission’s scientific potential.