'Space Docking' mission is a big success, will open endless opportunities for private sectors

New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully completed the satellite 'docking' process on Thursday. Associations associated with the space industry say that this success of ISRO has opened up huge possibilities for India like building its own space station.

This work has been done at a time when the private sector is also progressing rapidly in the field of space. This will give India an opportunity to reach new heights in space.

Direction of many future missions including establishment

ISRO on Thursday said it has successfully 'docked' two satellites under the Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX), an important step towards many future missions including the establishment of the Indian Space Station. Indian Space Association (ISPA) Director General Lieutenant General A. Of. “This really opens up a lot of possibilities, from furthering our space programs to setting up our own space station in the future,” Bhatt said.

Inspirational for every person

He said the success of the 'docking' experiment has brought endless opportunities even closer, especially as the private space industry is growing and progressing rapidly. Subba Rao Pavuluri, President of 'Satcom Industry Association-India' said that ISRO's success is inspiring for everyone associated with the space system. Pavuluri's 'Anantha Technologies' was closely associated with the Spadex mission as the two satellites carrying out the 'docking' experiment were joined, integrated and tested at its center in Bengaluru.

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“We are proud to make a major contribution to another historic program in India’s space journey,” he said.

'Anant Technologies' delivered critical components including Rendezvous Processing Units (RPUs) and 'DC-DC Converters' for 'SDX01′ and 'SDX02′ satellites which were launched via Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on December 30 Had gone.

The company also carried out assembly, integration and testing of various PSLV-C60 'subassemblies' and supplied 29 major sub-systems including data acquisition units, transmitters, power modules, navigation processors and control modules.

(with agency input)