The ISRO has postponed the SpaDEx project for the second time, with the initial date set for January 7 being cancelled and rescheduled to Thursday, which was also cancelled. The Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) aims to develop and demonstrate spacecraft rendezvous, docking, and undocking technology using two small satellites, with the project seen as crucial for India’s advancement in space docking for future missions such as satellite servicing, space station operations, and interplanetary missions. The ISRO has highlighted SpaDeX as a milestone in enhancing India’s space capabilities, emphasizing its importance for various space endeavors in the future.
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IST to be mandatory time reference, govt asks banks, stock exchanges to discontinue using other systems
Denny generated AI Image NEW DELHI: The Indian government will make Indian Standard Time (IST) the mandatory time reference for all activities, urging banks, stock exchanges, and critical infrastructure sectors to stop using GPS and other systems. This initiative, backed by the Consumer Affairs Ministry and the National Physical Laboratory, aims to enhance cybersecurity and ensure accurate timekeeping through an indigenous system utilizing atomic clocks. Need More Context? 🔎
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