SpaDeX or Space Docking Experiment is a twin satellite mission developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to mature and demonstrate technologies related to orbital rendezvous, docking, formation flying, which will have future applications in areas such as human spaceflight, in-space satellite servicing and other proximity ... What it is: SpaDeX is a mission to demonstrate satellite docking technology, a critical capability for advanced space missions like space station operations, interplanetary missions, and satellite servicing. Successful separation of SpaDeX satellites marks another milestone in India's space journey. SpaDeX mission is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission for the demonstration of in-space docking using two small spacecraft launched by PSLV. Objective: The primary goal of SpaDeX is to develop docking technologies for two small spacecraft, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), in low Earth orbit. They will dock autonomously using advanced sensors and propulsion systems. Secondary objectives include testing electric power transfer and demonstrating spacecraft control.
