Isro preps for more docking trials with same SpaDeX sats to perfect precision in Space – The Times of India

Isro preps for more docking trials with same SpaDeX sats to perfect precision in Space – The Times of India

BENGALURU: The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is preparing for additional docking attempts with its recently (Jan 16) linked satellites, focusing on achieving greater precision in its automated docking capabilities.M Sankaran, director of the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), which spearheaded the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) told TOI exclusively that the space agency is conducting…

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SpaDeX satellites drift apart, docking pushed for 2nd time | India News – Times of India

SpaDeX satellites drift apart, docking pushed for 2nd time | India News – Times of India

BENGALURU: The two Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) satellites that Isro was hoping to unite early Thursday have drifted too far apart late Wednesday, causing a second postponement of the final procedure in three days.“While making a maneuver to reach 225m between satellites the drift was found to be more than expected, post non-visibility period. The…

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