The Indian Space Research Organisation has successfully completed the undocking of its SpaDeX satellites, marking a crucial achievement in India's space exploration journey.
This significant step strengthens the country's capabilities in satellite servicing, space station operations, and future interplanetary missions.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh congratulated the ISRO team, calling the event a remarkable feat. He highlighted that this success will facilitate ambitious projects like Bharatiya Antariksha Station, Chandrayaan 4, and Gaganyaan.
He also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for driving India's space advancements.
The undocking process involved the separation of SDX-01 (Chaser) and SDX-02 (Target), which were launched on December 30, 2024, aboard the PSLV-C60 rocket from Sriharikota. The procedure included the extension of SDX-02, the planned release of Capture Lever 3, and a sequence of disengagement commands, leading to the successful separation.
This achievement follows the successful docking of the two satellites on January 16, 2025, making India the fourth country after China, Russia, and the United States to develop space docking technology.
The mission, led by UR Rao Satellite Centre with contributions from various ISRO centers, serves as a cost-effective technology demonstrator to enhance India's expertise in spacecraft rendezvous, docking, and undocking.
With this milestone, ISRO moves closer to realising its ambitious goals, including lunar sample return missions and manned Moon landings.
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