The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the process of undock of its exercise named as Space Docking Experiment (Spadex), standing from a distance as a small achievement in India’s space technology development.
ISRO in an official post tweeted on X (Formerly Twitter) explained how this achievement was made. The experiment started with an SDX 2 extension, issuing a de-capture command for both satellites of the experiment, and lastly, the disengagement of the capture lever in SDX 2 before and during the issuance of the de–capture command.
The ISRO team is also congratulated by Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh who termed the feat unbelievable and a monumental step in India’s space ambitions. Further, he pointed out that this success lays a solid foundation for future landmark missions such as Bharatiya Antriksha Station (India’s space station), Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan (India’s first human spaceflight mission). He also attributed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constant support to the growth of India’s space exploration efforts.
Spadex mission was launched on 30 December 2024, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre. SDX-01 (Chaser) and SDX-02 (Target) successfully docked on 16th January, 2025. The experiment is a critical step in generating autonomous docking and undocking capabilities for space stations, crewed missions, and deep space exploration.
At this achievement, ISRO amplifies its experience from in-orbit docking technology and closes in on an independent space station for India, as well as lunar and interplanetary missions. This milestone makes good on India’s rising prowess in space, and paves the way for further advancements.
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