In a momentous achievement, India has become the fourth country to successfully carry out space docking. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed this remarkable feat during the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) on Thursday morning.
ISRO’s Historic Milestone
At approximately 10 am, ISRO confirmed the successful docking. The spacecraft moved from a 15-meter to a 3-meter hold point. The docking was initiated with precise accuracy and was followed by smooth retraction and rigidisation. India now joins a select group of nations with this advanced space technology.
The Bhartiya Docking System enabled the Indian satellites to move at 10 millimeters per second and dock in space. The satellites orbited Earth at a distance of 475 kilometers. This achievement is crucial for future missions, such as Chandrayaan-4 and India's proposed space station.
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Joining an Elite Group
India now stands alongside three other countries in the space docking arena:
Future of Space Docking
India’s success in space docking has put the nation on the map for advanced space exploration. The SpaDeX mission, launched on December 30, 2024, paves the way for India’s growing capabilities in space exploration. ISRO’s achievement is seen as a vital step toward building an indigenous space station in the future.
This docking success not only marks a historic moment but also strengthens India’s position in space technology and exploration.
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