ISRO Dismisses Glitch Reports in SpaDeX Docking 5id37 Confirms Mission Progress

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Written by Gadgets 360 Staff | Updated: 11 February 2025 17:00 IST

ISRO Dismisses Glitch Reports in SpaDeX Docking, Confirms Mission Progress

Photo Credit: ISRO 2t1x4c

ISRO dismisses reports of issues in its maiden space docking mission, SpaDeX.

Highlights

ISRO confirms SpaDeX docking completed without issues
Orbit raising stalled due to oxidiser valve malfunction
Future experiments planned to enhance docking tech

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The SpaDeX was carried out successfully on January 16, with post-docking control enabling the satellites to function as a single entity.

Successful Docking and Mission Details 2ll2v

As reported by The Indian Express, according to ISRO, SpaDeX achieved a significant milestone by docking two satellites in orbit, with docking precision confirmed through manoeuvres. The agency reported that post-docking stability was achieved, with the satellites operating as a unified structure. The mission also involved injecting the NVS-02 navigation satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).

ISRO detailed the docking procedure, space docking.

ISRO Postpones Docking of SpaDeX Satellites Again

Challenges in Orbit Raising Operations 445e3l

Despite the successful docking, ISRO issued an update on February 2 indicating that attempts to raise the satellite's orbit had encountered difficulties. The agency explained that the oxidiser valves, crucial for thruster ignition, had failed to open, preventing orbital repositioning. The issue remains under analysis as ISRO assesses possible solutions.

The SpaDeX mission was launched on December 30, 2024, using the PSLV C60 rocket, which deployed two small satellites, SDX01 and SDX02, into a 475-kilometre orbit. The mission serves as a demonstration of in-space docking capabilities, aiming to advance cost-effective space technology for future applications.

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