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ISRO launches PSLV-C60 with SpaDeX and 24 payloads

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Amaravati: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday launched PSLV-C60 with SpaDeX and 24 payloads from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

SpaDeX mission

SpaDeX mission is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission for the demonstration of in-space docking using two small spacecraft launched by PSLV. This technology is essential for India’s space ambitions such as Indian on Moon, sample return from the Moon, the building and operation of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), etc,  ISRO said in a statement. 

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In-space docking technology is essential when multiple rocket launches are required to achieve common mission objectives. Through this mission, India is marching towards becoming the fourth country in the world to have space docking technology, it added. 

Further details are awaited. 
 

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