ISRO satellite docking experiment: ISRO has once again postponed the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDEx) involving two satellites, citing excessive drift during a crucial manoeuvre.

New Delhi: ISRO on Monday said the docking experiment of SpaDeX satellites scheduled for January 7 is now postponed to January 9.   The Bengaluru-based space agency said the docking process requires further validation through ground simulations based on an abort scenario identified on Monday. “The SpaDeX Docking scheduled on (January) 7th is now postponed […]

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has delayed its SpaDex mission docking experiment for the second time due to unexpected satellite drift during a maneuver. The mission, launched on December 30, 2024, aims to test critical in-space docking technologies for India’s future space missions.

SpaDeX: The initial docking attempt was scheduled for January 6 but was pushed back to January 9 due to the need for further ground simulations to validate the docking process.

The mission, known as the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), was originally scheduled for Tuesday. However, it was later postponed to Thursday.