India's ISRO achieves successful satellite docking in SpaDeX experiment
ISRO has successfully completed a satellite docking experiment called SpaDeX, marking a significant advancement for India's space missions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the scientists for this achievement on January 16, 2025. The docking involved two satellites, SDX01 and SDX02, launched on December 30, 2024. The operation was monitored from ISRO's Mission Operations Complex. This docking technology is important for future missions, including the establishment of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station. It demonstrates cost-effective methods for in-space operations using small spacecraft.