The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to perform a groundbreaking space docking experiment under its SpaDeX (Space Docking Experiment) mission, scheduled for December 30. This ambitious mission will attempt to dock two satellites traveling at speeds 10 times that of a bullet, 470 kilometers above Earth.
\r\n\r\nThe docking process, using the Bhartiya Docking System developed by ISRO, is crucial for India’s space ambitions, including Chandrayaan-4, the Indian space station, and crewed lunar missions. The system is India’s own solution, as no other country shares the intricate details of docking technology. The docking will occur autonomously, with two satellites—‘Chaser’ and ‘Target’—sl