India has achieved a significant milestone in space exploration by successfully conducting its first in-space docking mission, the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX). This accomplishment positions India as the fourth nation, after the United States, Russia, and China, to master this complex technology, underscoring the country’s growing capabilities in the global space arena.
Background
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has been progressively advancing its space technology, with objectives that include satellite maintenance, space station operations, and interplanetary missions. The development of in-space docking technology is a critical component of these objectives, enabling the assembly and servicing of spacecraft in orbit,
