India achieves historic space docking milestone with successful satellite maneuver

independent.co.uk

India has successfully achieved space docking, becoming the fourth country to do so. The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) conducted the test on Thursday, where two small satellites, Target and Chaser, latched onto each other in orbit. This docking technology is important for satellite servicing and space missions. Isro confirmed that the satellites can now be controlled as a single unit. Future tests will include undocking and power transfer checks. This milestone enhances India's position in the global space exploration arena.


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