Spadex mission: SpaDeX or Space Docking Experiment

SpaDeX or Space Docking Experiment is a twin satellite mission developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to mature and demonstrate technologies related to orbital rendezvous, docking, formation flying, which will have future applications in areas such as human spaceflight, in-space satellite servicing and other proximity ... Successful separation of SpaDeX satellites marks another milestone in India's space journey. SpaDeX mission is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission for the demonstration of in-space docking using two small spacecraft launched by PSLV. SpaDeX is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission designed to showcase in-space docking using two small spacecrafts launched by 62nd PSLV flight. This mission is pivotal for India's future space ambitions, including lunar missions, sample returns, and the development of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS). The SpaDeX mission is designed to demonstrate in-space docking technology using two small spacecraft, known as SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target). These spacecraft were launched into low Earth orbit to showcase the precise manoeuvring required for rendezvous, docking, and undocking in space.