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ISRO's SpaDeX Mission Nears Historic Space Docking

CosmicTaco · 2025-01-12T11:50:08.005839+05:30

- ISRO's SpaDeX mission is set for a third docking attempt after previous delays due to alignment issues. - The satellites, Chaser and Target, are now just 15 meters apart, with ISRO sharing updates and images on X. - Success will position India as the fourth country to master space docking, crucial for future missions like the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and moon landings. Source: [Zee News](https://zeenews.india.com/india/spadex-satellites-15-metres-away-from-exciting-handshake-isros-historic-docking-attempt-today-2842570.html), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/isro-spadex-docking-2-satellites-moved-back-after-closing-in-3-meters/articleshow/117163437.cms), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/science/news/isro-spadex-satellites-exciting-handshake-space-docking-experiment-capture-stunning-photos-videos-11736643071661.html), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/spadex-mission-two-satellites-just-50-feet-away-for-an-exciting-handshake-says-isro/article69091197.ece), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/spadex-mission-2-satellites-only-15m-apart-capture-each-other-isro-shares-update-101736642097711.html)

ISRO's SpaDeX mission is set for a third docking attempt after previous delays due to alignment issues.
The satellites, Chaser and Target, are now just 15 meters apart, with ISRO sharing updates and images on X.
Success will position India as the fourth country to master space docking, crucial for future missions like the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and moon landings.

Source: Zee News, The Times Of India, Mint, The Hindu, Hindustan Times