SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment)
PSLV-CA
Indian Space Research Organization
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Rocket Launch Timeline
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| T+ 00 : 00 : 00 | Liftoff First upwards movement of the rocket |
| T+ 00 : 01 : 00 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 01 : 00 | SES Start of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 00 | Fairing Separation Separation of the payload fairing |
| T+ 00 : 04 : 00 | Stage 3 Separation Separation of the third stage from the second |
| T+ 00 : 04 : 00 | Stage 3 Ignition Third stage engine ignites. |
| T+ 00 : 08 : 00 | Kick Stage Separation Separation of the kick stage from the previous stage |
| T+ 00 : 08 : 00 | Kick Stage Ignition Start of the kick stage engine |
| T+ 00 : 13 : 00 | Kick Stage Cut-off Cut-off of the kick stage engine |
| T+ 00 : 15 : 00 | Payload Separation Final deployment of the payload from the rocket |
| T+ 00 : 15 : 00 | Payload Separation Final deployment of the payload from the rocket |
| T+ 00 : 32 : 00 | Kick Stage Ignition Start of the kick stage engine |
| T+ 00 : 33 : 00 | Kick Stage Cut-off Cut-off of the kick stage engine |
| T+ 01 : 21 : 00 | Kick Stage Ignition Start of the kick stage engine |
| T+ 01 : 21 : 00 | Kick Stage Cut-off Cut-off of the kick stage engine |
Mission
SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment)
- Type: Technology
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $16,000,000
SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) is an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) technology mission to demonstrate autonomous docking between 2 spacecraft in orbit.
The mission will involve two spacecraft (Chaser and Target) rendezvous and docking together, plus testing attitude control of the combined spacecraft under docked conditions. The Chaser and Target spacecraft will then be separated for operating other payload. The mission is critical to develop rendezvous and docking abilities for ISRO’s future human spaceflight and lunar sample return missions.
Location
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad has witnessed the launch of 63 rockets, including 62 orbital launch attempts. While Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India, has been the site for 103 rocket launches.
Satish Dhawan Space Centre – SDSC (formerly Sriharikota Range – SHAR),[1] is the primary spaceport of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Rocket
Indian Space Research Organization PSLV-CA
The PSLV-CA, CA meaning "Core Alone", model premiered on 23 April 2007. The CA model does not include the six strap-on boosters used by the PSLV standard variant. The fourth stage of the CA variant has 400 kg less propellant when compared to its standard version. It currently has capability to launch 1,100 kg to a 622 km Sun synchronous orbit.
Agency
Indian Space Research Organization
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."
