Once docked, the satellites will demonstrate power transfer capabilities, with electricity flowing from one satellite to the other to power a heater, confirming successful connection BENGALURU: Isro’s ambitious Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, which is scheduled to do the docking manoeuvre on January 7, will see the two satellites perform a carefully choreographed orbital dance…
In 2014, space and movie enthusiasts were captivated by the iconic docking scene in Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning masterpiece Interstellar. Fast forward 10 years to December 30, 2024, and every Indian was on the edge of their seats for a real-life docking spectacle—the launch of ISRO’s PSLV-C60 mission for the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX). But why…
India on Monday got a step closer to becoming part of an elite group of nations with space-docking technology — ability to mate two spacecraft in space — with Isro’s putting two small satellites weighing 220 kg each, into orbit.The satellites, part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission, lifted off around little past 10pm…
NEW DELHI: To take the first giant step towards launching India’s own space station and interplanetary missions, Isro is scheduled to launch the SpaDeX mission, which is aimed at developing and demonstrating a cost-effective technology required to dock and undock spacecraft in space, from Sriharikota at 9.58 pm on Dec 30 using its PSLV-C60 rocket.Through…