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    Question

    Which launch vehicle successfully deployed ISRO's Space

    Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on December 30, 2024?
    A GSLV Mk III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B PSLV-C60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C GSLV Mk II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Chandrayaan-2 rocket Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ISRO's Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission was successfully launched on December 30, 2024, using the PSLV-C60 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in SriharikotThis groundbreaking mission deployed two small spacecraftтАФSDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target)тАФto demonstrate autonomous docking and undocking capabilities in low-Earth orbit. The mission incorporated several advanced technologies including sophisticated docking mechanisms, GNSS-based navigation systems, and power transfer technology. SpaDeX represents a significant technological milestone for India's space program, as autonomous docking capabilities are essential for future complex space missions including space station operations, satellite servicing, and interplanetary exploration.

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