Again Lehra Do moment by ISRO on 30 December: SpaDex Mission

“Isro’s SPADEX Mission: Pioneering Space Docking Tech and Boosting Future Space Exploration”

Do you know what is the most expensive man made object in the world ?

It is none other than The International Space Station (ISS). Its final cost is over $100 billion (£66.7 billion). And now India is set to take the first giant step towards launching India’s own space station and interplanetary mission. After USA, Russia and China, India will become 4th country to have its own Space docking technology.

Source: x

What’s the News?

Isro is scheduled to launch the SpaDeX mission, which is aimed at developing and demonstrating a cost-effective technology required to dock and undock spacecraft in space, from Sriharikota at 9.58 pm on Dec 30 using its PSLV-C60 rocket.

ISRO

Source : X – ISRO

Through this mission, India is marching towards becoming the fourth country in the world to have space docking technology, Isro said. In a post on X, the space agency said.

What is SpaDeX technology?

  • SpaDeX technology is essential for India’s space ambitions.
  • landing on the Moon
  • sample return from the Moon
  • building and operation of Bharatiya Antariksh Station

Space Docking Technology?

In-space docking technology is essential when multiple rocket launches are required to achieve common mission objectives. The SpaDeX mission was floated to develop and demonstrate the technology needed for rendezvous, docking and undocking of two small spacecraft in a low-Earth circular orbit.

Spadex will feature two 400-kg satellites, dubbed “Chaser” and “Target,” launched together aboard a PSLV-class rocket.

Docking systems allow two spacecraft to connect in orbit, enabling critical operations like assembling space stations, refuelling, or transferring astronauts and cargo

Complex Space Maneuvers:

  • Autonomous Docking: Satellites navigate, approach, and dock independently.
  • Formation Flying: Precision orbital control enables in-space assembly and servicing.
  • Remote Operations: Testing spacecraft control via docked systems.
  • Robotic Arm Exploration: Advancing in-space manipulation and servicing.

Significance for India:

  • Space Exploration: Vital for missions like Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4, and India’s space station.
  • Private Sector Role: First ISRO satellite fully integrated by a private company under IN-SPACe reforms.
  • Global Impact: Opportunities for international collaboration and forex earnings.
  • Future Applications: Extending satellite lifespans, interplanetary missions, and space solar stations.

Challenges:

  • Docking Complexity: Requires precise communication at high speeds (8-10 km/sec).
  • Autonomous Systems: Real-time maneuvers under dynamic conditions.
  • Sensor Reliability: Ensuring performance in harsh space environments.
  • Additional Risks: Space debris, microgravity, and communication stability.

    Conclusion

    SPADEX is a giant leap for India’s space capabilities, aligning with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat while paving the way for innovative space exploration and international partnerships.

    what is the SpaDex mission of ISRO?

    India’s SpaDeX mission, aims to develop and demonstrate technology required to dock and undock spacecraft.

    What is the new mission of ISRO?

    India is poised to enter a new era in space technology with the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDEX), set for launch on December 30, 2024. 

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