We come bearing wonderful news! It is a proud moment for us to share that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a historical milestone by docking SpaDeX satellites in space. On Thursday, the Indian space agency gained success in completing the docking of two Indian satellites. Our scientists succeeded in attaining this pivotal accomplishment in their fourth attempt.
ISRO Docked SpaDeX Satellites In Space On Thursday Morning
Dr. V. Narayanan, Secretary DOS, Chairman Space Commission and Chairman ISRO, congratulated the team ISRO.#SPADEX #ISRO pic.twitter.com/WlPL8GRzNu
— ISRO (@isro) January 16, 2025
It took days for the team of scientists to perfectly wrap up the procedure of docking SpaDeX satellites in space. As a part of the Space Docking Experiment, the satellites were brought close to each other during the trial methods. They were introduced about 3 metres close to each other. With the successful docking of SpaDeX satellites, ISRO created history and witnessed a spectacular triumph in our country’s space missions.
At 10:04 AM on Thursday, ISRO shared successful updates about docking SpaDeX satellites. Taking to the X platform, ISRO announced, “Spacecraft docking successfully completed! A historic moment.” Taking Netizens through the SpaDeX docking process, the space agency updated the completion status of the manoeuvre to a distance of 15 metres to 3 metres hold point.
Next, docking was initiated with precision leading to a successful spacecraft capture. The retraction was completed smoothly with rigidisation for stability. With this, ISRO was successful in docking the Indian satellites in space and achieving an exceptional feat.
ISRO conducted multiple trials for the entire docking procedure. The team worked on the last attempt on January 12, 2025. According to a report by NDTV, India used the Bhartiya Docking System for this recent achievement.
India Is The 4th Country To Succeed In This Space Wonder
SpaDeX Docking Update:
🌟Docking Success
Spacecraft docking successfully completed! A historic moment.
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
After Russia, the United States of America, and China, India became the fourth country in the world to dock satellites in space. ISRO launched the docking mission on December 30, 2024. Previously, it was scheduled on January 7 and 9. However, the process faced delays due to technical problems.
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Congratulations to our scientists at @isro and the entire space fraternity for the successful demonstration of space docking of satellites. It is a significant stepping stone for India’s ambitious space missions in the years to come.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 16, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO scientists and the entire space fraternity for the grand success and significant demonstration of space docking of satellites.
Congratulations ISRO!
Cover Image Courtesy: X/ ISRO (@isro)
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