ISRO once again postponed satellite docking experiment-SpaDEx

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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