Satellite Docking News - Latest Updates & Headlines
'India appears to have become master in docking technology,' says Scientist Nambi Narayanan
Thiruvananthapuram, January 16: Former ISRO Scientist Nambi Narayanan on Thursday expressed happiness over the successful docking of two satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) project. He said that docking will be required for every future space mission and India appears to have become a master in this technology since it was achieved gradually.
Satellite Docking Successful: PM Modi congratulates ISRO for achieving historic feat
New Delhi, January 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning extended his wishes as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a historic feat by successfully concluding the docking process of two satellites. He said that the success of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) project was a stepping stone for future space missions.
Inter-satellite distance now 230 m, spacecraft's health normal: ISRO on SpaDex mission
New Delhi, January 11: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday said that two small spacecraft that are to dock as part of its technology demonstrator mission are at a distance of 230 metres and their health is normal.
Spacecrafts put in a slow drift for docking, says ISRO on SpaDex mission
Bengaluru, January 9: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Thursday that space crafts in the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex) mission have been put in a slow drift course to move closer to each other.
Lobia seeds germinated within four days of launch: Scientist RC Kapoor
Bengaluru, January 8: As the docking date for Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Spadex mission nears, Scientist and retired Professor Ramesh Chander Kapoor said that one of the most interesting experiments has been the germination of lobia (cowpea) seeds, within four days of rocket launch carrying the satellites.