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DART (2005) rendezvous demonstrator

The single DART rendezvous flight article launched on April 15, 2005 to approach MUBLCOM autonomously. Its proximity-operations phase failed, and it collided with the target before withdrawing into retirement. The accompanying NASA photograph shows this spacecraft during preflight preparations in 2004.

DART (2005) rendezvous demonstrator
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Identity

Aliases
2005-014ADART 2005 autonomous rendezvous spacecraft
Name
DART (2005) rendezvous demonstrator
Status
retired

Details

Description
The single DART rendezvous flight article launched on April 15, 2005 to approach MUBLCOM autonomously. Its proximity-operations phase failed, and it collided with the target before withdrawing into retirement. The accompanying NASA photograph shows this spacecraft during preflight preparations in 2004.
First Flight Date
2005-04-15
Manufacturer
Vehicle Family

Links

Official Url
https://www.nasa.gov/pdf/148072main_DART_mishap_overview.pdf

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Creation Time
October 29, 2026 at 15:46:44 UTC
Updated Time
October 29, 2026 at 15:46:44 UTC
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Last Flight Date
2005-04-15