ISRO Successfully Docks SPADEX Satellites SDX-01 and SDX-02 on January 16, 2025

Jan 19, 2025, 05:45 AM

India has achieved a significant milestone in its space program by successfully docking two spacecraft in Earth's orbit, becoming the fourth nation after the United States, Russia, and China to accomplish this feat. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) executed the docking of the two SPADEX satellites, SDX-01 and SDX-02, on January 16, 2025. This achievement is crucial for India's future space missions, including the Chandrayaan-4 lunar mission, the Gaganyaan manned spaceflight program, and the establishment of a space station by 2035. The docking technology is essential for missions that require multiple rocket launches and is a stepping stone towards more complex space operations. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan highlighted the importance of this technology for upcoming missions, emphasizing its role in advancing India's space capabilities.