ISRO Successfully Completes De-Docking of SpaDeX Satellites

The milestone marks a significant step for India's future space missions, including Chandrayaan-4, Gaganyaan, and plans for a space station.

ISRO successfully de-docked the SpaDeX satellites, SDX-1 and SDX-2, in orbit, sharing stunning visuals of the event.
This achievement positions India as the fourth nation, after the US, Russia, and China, to demonstrate satellite docking and undocking in space.
The SpaDeX mission, launched on December 30, 2024, is a cost-effective technology demonstrator aimed at advancing docking capabilities for future missions.
The accomplishment is seen as a foundational step for ambitious projects like Chandrayaan-4, the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program, and a proposed Bharatiya Antriksha space station.
ISRO plans to conduct further experiments with the SpaDeX mission starting March 15, leveraging a limited orbital window for additional testing.