ISRO successfully docks two satellites in space during SpaDeX mission
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India's space agency, ISRO, successfully docked two satellites in space on January 16, 2025. This achievement, part of the SpaDeX mission, marks India's entry as the fourth country to accomplish spacecraft docking, following Russia, the USA, and China. The docking process involved precise maneuvers, with the satellites moving at a speed of 10 millimeters per second. The mission, launched on December 30, 2024, utilized the indigenously developed Bhartiya Docking System. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO scientists, calling the success a significant step for India's future space missions. The docking technology will support upcoming projects like Chandrayaan-4 and the Bhartiya Antariksha station.