class="post-template-default single single-post postid-6743 single-format-standard wp-embed-responsive post-image-above-header post-image-aligned-center sticky-menu-fade right-sidebar nav-below-header separate-containers header-aligned-left dropdown-hover" itemtype="https://schema.org/Blog" itemscope>

ISRO’s big update regarding SpaDeX mission, trial to reach distance from 15 meters to 3 meters successful

by

SpaDeX Mission

Image Source : ISRO
SpaDeX Mission

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) gave a big update regarding the SpaDeX mission on Sunday morning. ISRO said that the trial attempt to increase the distance between the two satellites to 15 meters and further to 3 meters has been successful. Now the spacecraft have been taken back to a safe distance. The docking process will begin after further analysis of the data from this trial attempt.

ISRO said that currently the docking process has been stopped. Now a decision will be taken on this after data analysis. According to ISRO sources, this may take a long time.

What is SpaDeX mission?

The SpaDeX mission consists of two satellites. First chaser and second target.

  • The chaser satellite will capture the target. Will dock with it.

  • Apart from this, there may be one more important test. A robotic arm has emerged from the satellite, which will pull the target towards itself through a hook i.e. in a tethered manner.

  • This target could be a different CubeSat. With this experiment, in the future, ISRO will get the technology to bring back into orbit a satellite leaving the orbit and going in a different direction.

  • Besides, the option of servicing and refueling in orbit will also open.

  • The Spadex mission will feature two separate spacecraft joining together in space.

What is the process of docking?

  • In space docking, two satellites come very close to each other and join together.

  • This is a complex technical process, which is especially used in space missions.

  • The main purpose of docking is to connect two satellites to each other to share data, connect power sources or carry out a special mission.

  • During space docking, one spacecraft has to be brought near another spacecraft and connected to it in a controlled manner, so that there is no damage.

Read this also-

Akhilesh Yadav’s statement came out on Kannauj rail accident, compensation announced for the injured, committee formed to investigate.

Delhi Elections 2025: BJP released second list of 29 candidates, know who got the ticket

Latest India News

Leave a Comment