Engineering:SPADEX
| Operator | ISRO |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Bus | IMS |
| Manufacturer | ISRO |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | Q3 2024 (planned) [1] |
| Rocket | PSLV |
| Launch site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre |
| Contractor | ISRO |
SPADEX or Space Docking Experiment is a twin spacecraft mission being developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to mature technologies related to orbital rendezvous, docking, formation flying, with scope of applications in human spaceflight, in-space satellite servicing and other proximity operations.[2]
SPADEX campaign would consist of two IMS class-2 class (200 kg) satellites, one would be Chaser which will also be equipped with a remote robotic arm ,and other being Target and both would be launched as co-passengers or auxiliary payloads.[3][4] Both spacecraft would be injected into slightly different orbits.[5]
Space Docking Experiment is currently scheduled for launch from Satish Dhawan Space Centre aboard a dedicated Polar Satellite launch Vehicle.flight by the end of 2024[6][7][8]
Objectives
- Autonomous rendezvous and docking
- Controlling one spacecraft with Attitude Control System of other spacecraft while in docked configuration.[2]
- Formation flying
- Remote robotic arm operations[9][10][11][needs update]
Status
With preliminary studies done in 2016,[12] Space Docking Experiment was approved by the Government of India with an initial funding of ₹10 crore cleared in 2017.[13] In June 2019, ISRO was looking for proposals to study remote robotic arm operation, rendezvous and docking related technologies on its PSLV fourth stage (PS4) orbital platform.[14]
(As of July 2022), Space Docking Experiment has been sanctioned ₹124.47 crore (US$17 million) in funding and is aiming for launch in third quarter of 2024.
See also
- ETS-VII or KIKU-7, also known as Orihime/Hikoboshi
- Kosmos 186 and Kosmos 188
- Orbital Express
- Robotic Refueling Mission
References
- ↑ "Government Of India, Department Of Space, Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 556 to be answered on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 about 'Private Participation In Space'". 20 July 2022. http://164.100.24.220/loksabhaquestions/annex/179/AU556.pdf.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Department of Space Annual Report 2018-19". Department of Space. 27 May 2019. https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/annualreport2018-19.pdf.
- ↑ "Department of Space Outcome Budget 2013-14". Department of Space. https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/pdf/budget/Outcome%20budget2013-14.pdf.
- ↑ "Dual-Lever Rigidisation Mechanism With A Self-Hold Down Feature For Autonomous Docking Of Spacecraft". 9 September 2022. https://ipindiaservices.gov.in/.
- ↑ Chacko, T.; B P, Dakshayani; Vighnesam, N.; Gopinath, N.S. (1 October 2012). "Relative state vector generation algorithm for on board navigation for rendezvous docking experiment". 63rd International Astronautical Congress. 7. pp. 5313–5316. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290556133.
- ↑ Ramesh, M. (1 October 2019). "ISRO's space docking experiment to happen next year, says Sivan". The Hindu BusinessLine. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/isro-to-demonstrate-docking-of-satellites-next-year-says-sivan/article29558585.ece.
- ↑ Mehta, Jatan (27 June 2019). "5 Unique Space Science Missions That ISRO Will Be Flying in the Near Future". The Wire. https://thewire.in/science/space-science-aditya-isro-xposat-nisar.
- ↑ Singh, Surendra (3 October 2019). "Isro to hold space-docking experiment next year, a step towards setting up space station". The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isro-to-hold-space-docking-experiment-next-year-a-step-towards-setting-up-space-station/articleshow/71415073.cms.
- ↑ "Development of end effectors for spacecraft berthing and sample retrieval". Department of Science and Technology. https://www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in/research/development-end-effectors-spacecraft-berthing-and-sample-retrieval.
- ↑ "RESPOND Basket 2021". Indian Space Research Organisation. https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/article-files/capacity-building/supported-areas-of-research/respond_basket_book_-_final-1.pdf.
- ↑ "Research Areas in Space 2021". Indian Space Research Organisation. https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/article-files/capacity-building/supported-areas-of-research/research_areas_in_space-1.pdf.
- ↑ Kumar, Chethan (2 May 2017). "ISRO: Isro project that can aid refuel, repair of satellites in space gets push". The Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/isro-project-that-can-aid-refuel-repair-of-satellites-in-space-gets-push/articleshow/58467493.cms.
- ↑ "Detailed Demands for Grants of Department of Space for 2018-2019". Indian Space Research Organisation. https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/article-files/right-to-information/ddg_2018_-2019_-_final.pdf.
- ↑ "Announcement of Opportunity (AO) for Orbital platform: An avenue for in-orbit scientific experiments". Indian Space Research Organisation. 15 June 2019. https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/orbital_platform-_ao.pdf.
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