ISRO successfully docks two satellites in space during SpaDeX mission's fourth attempt

ISRO successfully docked two satellites in space on January 12 as part of its SpaDeX mission, marking its fourth attempt. This achievement makes India the fourth country to demonstrate satellite docking capabilities, following the U.S., Russia, and China. The docking process faced delays earlier in January due to technical issues. A trial on January 12 brought the satellites within three meters of each other before moving them apart for safety and analysis. The SpaDeX mission, launched on December 30, involved two 220-kg satellites. This docking experiment is crucial for future missions, including India's planned lunar sample return and space station projects.