ISRO's SpaDeX Mission: Satellites Set for Historic 'Handshake' as Docking Experiment Nears Success

The historic SpaDeX Mission by ISRO is gaining much attention as two satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), are now just 15 meters apart and ready to undergo an exciting docking experiment. The mission was launched on December 30, 2024, with the purpose of demonstrating critical in-space docking technology essential for India's future space endeavors, including lunar missions and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station. With the satellites in good health and closing in for a "handshake," ISRO is poised to advance its capabilities in space exploration. This pioneering effort positions India among a select group of nations mastering such complex technologies.

 

Source: Economic Times 

Indian Express 

Hindustan Times