Context:
The PSLV C60/SpaDeX Mission has been Launched by Indian Space Research Organisation. PSLV C60/SpaDeX mission is an in-space docking experiment by ISRO which is a small spacecraft experiment using two small spacecraft.
Key Highlights:
- SpaDeX develops and demonstrate rendezvous, docking, and undocking capabilities between spacecraft.
- Chaser and Target are two small spacecraft that are going to be injected into 470-km circular orbit with 55-degree inclination from PSLV-C60.
In-Space Docking
Docking in space is the process of two spacecraft physically joining together. It’s an important operation for maintaining a continuous human presence on the International Space Station (ISS).
