GK Quiz on SpaDex Mission: Check Your Knowledge!

The SpaDeX mission is one of the key initiatives in the advancement of space technology, with a special focus on developing indigenous spacecraft docking capabilities. The mission, using a PSLV-C60 launch vehicle, involves two spacecraft and is designed to demonstrate a hermaphroditic docking system at an altitude of 470 kilometers.

The main goal of the mission is to improve the efficiency and reliability of the docking mechanism, which is critical for future space exploration and interplanetary missions. SpaDeX will carry payloads such as high-resolution cameras and radiation monitors. SpaDeX’s success could open up critical applications for upcoming missions such as the Chandrayaan-4 and Bharatiya Antariksha stations.

SpaDeX Mission General Knowledge Q&A

  1. What does SpaDeX stand for?
  • A) Space development experiment
  • B) Space docking experiment
  • C) Space demonstration experiment
  • D) Space docking exploration
  • What are the main goals of the SpaDeX mission?
    • A) Launch satellites into Mars orbit
    • B) Develop indigenous technology for docking two spacecraft
    • C) Establish a manned space station
    • D) put a man on the moon
  • What kind of launch vehicle does the SpaDeX mission use?
    • A) GSLV Mk III
    • B) PSLV-C60
    • C) Falcon 9
    • D) Ariana 5
  • How many satellites are involved in the SpaDeX mission?
    • a) a
    • B) Two
    • Three) Three
    • D) Four
  • What are the names of the two spacecraft on the SpaDeX mission?
    • A) SDX01 and SDX02
    • B) Chasers and Targets
    • C) A and B
    • D) None of the above
  • How much does each spacecraft on the SpaDeX mission weigh?
    • 1) 150kg
    • B) 220 kg
    • 3) 400kg
    • D) 500 kg
  • What is unique about the docking mechanism used by SpaDeX?
    • A) Use multi-motor docking.
    • B) It is an androgynous docking system.
    • C) Manual control of docking is required.
    • D) It is larger than other systems.
  • At what altitude will the SpaDeX spacecraft operate?
    • 1) 300 kilometers
    • 2) 470 kilometers
    • 3) 550 kilometers
    • D) 600 kilometers
  • What payloads do the two spacecraft in SpaDeX carry?
    • A) High-resolution camera and radiation monitor payload
    • B) Communication equipment and scientific instruments
    • C) Solar panels and batteries
    • D) None of the above
  • Which future tasks could benefit from the technology demonstrated at SpaDeX?
    • A) Chandrayaan-4 and Bharatiya Antariksha stations
    • B) Mars Orbiter Mission
    • C) International Space Station Project
    • D) None of the above

    Answer:

    1. B (space docking experiment)
    2. B (Developing indigenous technology for docking two spacecraft)
    3. B (PSLV-C60)
    4. B(2)
    5. C (A and B)
    6. B (220kg)
    7. B (This is a hermaphrodite docking system)
    8. B (470 km)
    9. A (high-resolution camera and radiation monitor payload)
    10. A (Chandrayaan-4 and Bharatiya Antariksha stations)

    The SpaDeX mission marks a major step forward in the advancement of space technology, with a focus on the development of complex docking systems. The mission will contribute to future space exploration by testing innovative technologies and payloads in orbit. The success of this mission will pave the way for Chandrayaan 4 and the Bharatiya Antariksha station, further advancing space infrastructure and India’s position in the global space sector.