ISRO to attempt ‘docking’ satellites in space: What it means, why it matters for future missions
A successful docking will make India the fourth country — after the US, Russia, and China — to have the capability. How might it be helpful for India's space ambitions? Why has it been postponed in recent days?
India's ISRO delays highly anticipated space docking experiment again
India's space agency ISRO postponed a highly anticipated space docking mission for the second time late Wednesday. The agency cited an issue arising from excess drift between the satellites, without disclosing a new date for the docking.
Indian Satellites Close In Till 3 Metres In Trial For Space Docking
Two Indian satellites came as close as three metres in a trial attempt for space docking and are now moving back, the Indian space agency said this morning. "A trial attempt to reach up to 15 m and further to 3 m is done.
Watch India attempt its 1st space docking between satellites live this week after delays
The Indian Space Research Organization's twin SpaDeX satellites will try to dock in orbit on tonight at around 9:30 p.m. EST (0230 Jan. 9 GMT/0800 IST).
India’s first space docking between satellites delayed after the spacecraft drift too far apart
The country’s space agency cited an issue arising from excess drift between the satellites, without disclosing a new date for the docking
India delays space docking experiment, saying more work needed
India postponed by a couple of days on Monday a highly-anticipated space docking experiment that would see it become the fourth country in the world to achieve a feat essential for expanding future deep space exploratory missions.
India delays 1st space docking of SpaDeX satellites, 'further validation' needed
ISRO's Space Docking Experiment satellites will now attempt their historic docking no earlier than Jan. 9 India Standard Time.
India unveils plans for 10 missions in 2025 after successful space-docking launch
India's space agency says it is planning a record 10 orbital missions, as well as its first commercial effort, during 2025 after successfully launching a space-docking project this week.
India's space docking mission delayed: ISRO working on drift issue
ISRO has delayed the docking of two satellites in its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) due to unexpected drift detected during maneuvers. Originally set for January 7, the mission aims to demonstrate in-space docking technology,
ISRO postpones ambitious space docking experiment: ‘Satellites safe’
ISRO is planning to carry out its ambitious space docking experiment using two satellites in orbit. If the ISRO succeeds in its mission, India will become the
India names rocket scientist Narayanan as new space agency chief
India appointed rocket scientist V. Narayanan as the new head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the ...
SpaDeX: India’s Spacecraft Hold Their Breath, 230 Meters From a Cosmic Kiss
On January 9, a day after ISRO had to postpone the SpaDeX mission for the second time due to the unexpected drift between the ...
Watch India attempt a rare space feat for the first time tonight
With its growing space program, India will attempt a new feat tonight: docking two satellites together in orbit for the first time. This kind of maneuver requires extremely precise movements and ...