ISRO, Space Docking

ISRO to attempt ‘docking’ satellites in space: What it means, why it matters for future missions
A successful docking will make India the fourth country — after the US, Russia, and China — to have the capability. How might it be helpful for India's space ambitions? Why has it been postponed in recent days?
Historic! ISRO's Space Docking Experiment SpaDeX Brings Two Satellites Within 3 Metres Of Each Other - Details
On Sunday, January 12, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that its ambitious Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission has been postponed after a trial run. The decision to defer
'Exciting handshake': Two satellites launched by ISRO for space docking close in on each other; just 15 m apart
The space docking mission, SpaDeX, will see the Chaser satellite approach and dock with a Target satellite while both fly about 70 kilometres above Earth
ISRO brings two satellites launched to perform space docking within three metres in trial attempt
ISRO said a trial attempt to reach up to 15 m and further to 3 m is done. Moving back spacecrafts to safe distance.
Indian Satellites Close In Till 3 Metres In Trial For Space Docking
Two Indian satellites came as close as three metres in a trial attempt for space docking and are now moving back, the Indian space agency said this morning. "A trial attempt to reach up to 15 m and further to 3 m is done.
India's ISRO delays highly anticipated space docking experiment again
"While making a maneuver to reach 225 m between satellites the drift was found to be more than expected, post non-visibility period", ISRO said on social media platform X. The mission, called Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX),
India delays 1st space docking of SpaDeX satellites, 'further validation' needed
ISRO's Space Docking Experiment satellites will now attempt their historic docking no earlier than Jan. 9 India Standard Time.
India launches its first space docking mission
India launched its first space docking mission on Monday, on an Indian-made rocket, in an attempt to become the fourth country to achieve the advanced technological feat.
India's space docking mission delayed: ISRO working on drift issue
ISRO has delayed the docking of two satellites in its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) due to unexpected drift detected during maneuvers. Originally set for January 7, the mission aims to demonstrate in-space docking technology,
ISRO postpones ambitious space docking experiment: ‘Satellites safe’
ISRO is planning to carry out its ambitious space docking experiment using two satellites in orbit. If the ISRO succeeds in its mission, India will become the
ISRO Set To Script History As 2 Indian Satellites Close In For "Handshake"
The two Indian satellites set to dock together in space are now just 15 metres away and are closing in for an "exciting ...
India names rocket scientist Narayanan as new space agency chief
India appointed rocket scientist V. Narayanan as the new head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the ...
Collaboration between ISRO, private companies and start-ups will drive India’s space ambitions
The government will focus on R&D and ambitious missions, such as human spaceflight, while operational responsibilities ...
V. Narayanan takes over from Somanath as Isro chief and Secretary of Space
Narayanan, a distinguished Scientist at the ISRO, has nearly four decades of experience and has held various key positions ...
Is There A Course To Join ISRO? FAQs On Careers In Indian Space Research Organisation
Government of India, ISRO conducts recruitment for a plethora of posts in the space technical or administrative areas.
Mumbai: Amity University’s Spinach Callus Sent Via ISRO’s SpaDeX Mission Shows Growth In Space, Marking Key Milestone For Astrobiology Research
Mumbai: The spinach callus sent to space through Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s SpaDeX Mission, has achieved significant milestone as the plant cell has recorded growth in space. The ...
ISRO's LVM3 Rocket To Launch AST SpaceMobile's Satellite For Space-Based Cellular Network
Narayanan, who will succeed Somanath on Jan. 14, during the meeting outlined a strategic roadmap for expanding the ISRO’s ...
Indian space industry's funding falls 55% to $59.1 mn in 2024, data shows
Globally, space companies raised about $28 billion over the last five years, while their Indian counterparts secured approximately $354 million in the same period, Tracxn data showed ...