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Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
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Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
🚀SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment)
Indian Space Research Organization
Government • IND
Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Dec 30 at 09:30pm
Launchpad time•+0530
Dec 30 at 04:00pm
Your local time•+0000
SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment)
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Mission description
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.
— SPADEX (Space Docking Experiment)
Livestream
Attending a launch in person
The on-site launch view gallery is accessible by applying for a pass on the ISRO website. Booking is free and is allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The booking website is only online during the registration window.
On launch day you won't be allowed on Sriharikota without a valid pass.
Launch View Gallery: 7 kilometers away, capacity of 5000. It has tiered seating like a sports stadium. Has a jumbotron. Right next to the space museum. Not covered so for daytime launches it gets crazy hot and you'll need an umbrella.
For those without a pass there is a good view of the launch from Venadu Road near Pullicat Lake. In summer the lakebed dries up and you can walk onto it for a slightly better view.
Venadu Road: 12 kilometers away. Near the first security checkpoint at Attakanitippa.
How to get there
The closest commercial airport is Chennai International Airport in Chennai.
A 3-hour drive from the airport in a rental car will get you to Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
Alternatively a bus can be taken from the airport to Sullurpeta, and from there a taxi or other local transport option can take you 1 hour to the center.
Accomodation
Nearby hotels in Sullurpeta or a bit further in Chennai.
Nearby parking
Parking available on-site.
Agency details
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India's national space agency, known for its cost-effective and successful missions. ISRO's achievements include the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), Chandrayaan lunar missions, and a robust satellite launch program with the PSLV and GSLV rockets, contributing to space exploration and satellite communication.