ISRO SpaDeX Docking Success: ISRO connects two satellites in space; India became the fourth country to achieve this feat

SpaDeX Docking Update: Indian Space Research Organization i.e. ISRO has surprised the whole world with its another success after Chandrayaan-3 and Solar Mission. ISRO on Thursday successfully completed the process of docking two satellites under the SpaDeX (Space Docking Exercise) mission. Earlier on Sunday, January 12, two satellites were brought closer by 3 meters. With the successful docking, India has become the fourth country after America, Russia and China to achieve this feat.

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Giving information in X Post on Thursday, ISRO wrote, “Spadex docking update…docking success…spacecraft docking completed successfully! A historic moment. Let's take a look at the Spadex docking process: Maneuver completed from 15m to 3m hold point. The docking began with precision, resulting in successful capture of the spacecraft. The return was completed smoothly, followed by rigging for stability. Docking completed successfully. India became the fourth country to achieve success in space docking. Congratulations to the entire team! Congratulations to India!”

SpaDeX Docking Update:

🌟Docking Success

Spacecraft docking successfully completed! A historic moment.

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Let’s walk through the SpaDeX docking process:

Manoeuvre from 15m to 3m hold point completed. Docking initiated with precision, leading to successful spacecraft capture.…

— ISRO (@isro) January 16, 2025

Earlier on Sunday, ISRO had given an update for Space Docking Exercise (SpaDeX Docking) through X Post. Regarding the Spadex docking, ISRO had earlier written, “At a distance of 15 meters we can see each other clearly, we are just 50 feet apart for an exciting handshake.” After this the organization wrote, “A test attempt was made to reach both the satellites first 15 meters and then 3 meters. Both are being taken back to a safe distance. Now the data will be analyzed first, after which the docking process will be completed.”

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Big meaning of this success of ISRO

Let us tell you that Space Docking Exercise (SPADEX) mission was launched by ISRO on 30 December. During this, the PSLV C60 rocket took off from the first launchpad of Satish Dhawan Space Center at Sriharikota carrying two small satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target) and 24 payloads. Just 15 minutes later, two small spacecraft were launched into a circular orbit of 475 kilometers. His weight was 20 kg.

Success in Space Docking Exercise (SpaDeX Docking) means many things for India. This will help in future missions such as the Indian Space Station and landing astronauts on the Moon. Docking technique in space is necessary when multiple rocket launches are needed to achieve common mission objectives.