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PSLV-CA | SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment)
PSLV-CA | SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) launched on Mon, Dec 30, 2024, 04:30 PM UTC — a Indian Space Research Organization mission.
Launch SuccessfulIndian Space Research Organization
Lifted offNET Dec 2024
NET Mon, Dec 30, 2024, 04:30 PM UTC
Live coverage
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
PSLVVehicle
Indian Space Research OrganizationProvider
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch PadPad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaLocation
TechnologyMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight sequence
Mission timeline
Key events from liftoff — ignition, staging, separation and deployment — with their times relative to T0.
- LiftoffT+ 00:00:00
- Stage 2 SeparationT+ 00:01:51
- SEST+ 00:01:51
- Fairing SeparationT+ 00:03:08
- Stage 3 SeparationT+ 00:04:22
- Stage 3 IgnitionT+ 00:04:23
- Kick Stage SeparationT+ 00:08:31
- Kick Stage IgnitionT+ 00:08:42
- Kick Stage Cut-offT+ 00:13:12
- Payload SeparationT+ 00:15:09
- Payload SeparationT+ 00:15:12
- Kick Stage IgnitionT+ 00:32:38
- Kick Stage Cut-offT+ 00:33:08
- Kick Stage IgnitionT+ 01:21:09
- Kick Stage Cut-offT+ 01:21:16
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for PSLV to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative PSLV ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment)
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.
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Frequently asked
What time does PSLV-CA | SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) launch?
PSLV-CA | SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) is scheduled to lift off Mon, Dec 30, 2024, 04:30 PM UTC.
Where can I watch PSLV-CA | SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching PSLV-CA | SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment)?
PSLV-CA | SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) is an Indian Space Research Organization mission flying on a PSLV.
Where does PSLV-CA | SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment) launch from?
It lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.