SpaDeX : ISRO close to creating history, both satellites came close to three meters..

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Sunday that two satellites launched for a space docking experiment were maneuvered to within three meters of each other as a test.

SpaDeX

SpaDeX : On Sunday (January 12), two satellites involved in ISRO's Space Docking Experiment (Spadex) were positioned within three meters of each other. ISRO reported that the SDX 01 (chaser) and SDX 02 (target) satellites are in excellent condition. These satellites have been brought into close proximity for docking.

During this period, the Spadex satellite has captured excellent photos and videos. ISRO stated, "A test attempt was conducted to bring both satellites to 15 meters and then to 3 meters." They are now being moved back to a safe distance. The data will be analyzed first, after which the docking process will be finalized.

Information given on social media

ISRO posted on the social media platform X, "We can clearly see each other from a distance of 15 meters. Now, we are only 50 feet away from docking." The mission aims to showcase docking in space with small spacecraft. Previously, the Space Docking Experiment (Spadex) did not meet the scheduled docking experiment dates on January 7 and January 9.

The mission was launched on December 30

The Space Docking Experiment (Spadex) mission was initiated by ISRO on December 30. In this mission, the PSLV C60 rocket launched from the first launchpad at the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, transporting two small satellites, SDX01 (chaser) and SDX02 (target), along with 24 payloads. Merely 15 minutes post-launch, two small spacecraft were deployed into a circular orbit at an altitude of 475 kilometers. Each spacecraft weighed 20 kilograms.

India will become the fourth country

If India successfully completes the Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX), it will become the fourth nation to master these intricate technologies. This experiment holds significant importance as it will aid in future endeavors such as the Indian Space Station and lunar astronaut landings. Docking technology in space is essential when several rocket launches are needed to accomplish shared mission goals.