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ISRO Releases Video Of Successful Space Docking Experiment | WATCH

The ISRO released a video on Friday showing the successful docking of two satellites.

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ISRO Releases Video Of Successful Space Docking Experiment | WATCH
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Bengaluru: India has successfully completed its first-ever space docking experiment, marking a big achievement in its space exploration capabilities. The Indian Space Research Organisation ( ISRO ) released a video on Friday showing the successful docking of two satellites, SDX-01 and SDX-02, as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX).

Meanwhile, with the latest feat, India has joined an elite group of countries including, the United States, Russia, and China to achieve this complex technological success. The docking took place in the early hours of January 16, demonstrating ISRO’s growing capabilities in space technology.

The video released by ISRO showed the seamless coupling of the two satellites in space, followed by a congratulatory message from ISRO’s new Chairperson, V Narayanan, who acknowledged the team's hard work and the importance of this achievement.

The Space Docking Experiment is a critical step for India’s future space missions, such as Chandrayaan-4, and Gaganyaan, and the country's ambitious plan to set up a space station. Docking technology allows for the combination of multiple rocket launches to achieve common mission objectives, a vital process for large-scale space operations. ISRO has also indicated that undocking and power transfer checks will be conducted in the coming days to assess the system’s functionality.

India’s space ambitions continue to grow, and this docking achievement lays the foundation for future missions that include landing astronauts on the Moon, constructing a space station, and possibly even sending humans into deep space. Last October, the government revealed plans to build the "Bharatiya Antriksh Station," a dedicated Indian space station, by 2035.

The experts stated that this historic milestone reaffirms India’s growing stature in space exploration, demonstrating its technological prowess and commitment to advancing space science for the benefit of humanity.

Updated 01:12 IST, January 18th 2025