The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved another milestone with the successful de-docking of the SpaDeX satellites, a crucial step toward India's ambitious space endeavors, including lunar exploration, human spaceflight, and the development of its own space station.

"SpaDeX satellites accomplished the unbelievable de-docking. This paves the way for smooth conduct of ambitious future missions, including the Bharatiya Antriksha Station, Chandrayaan 4 & Gaganyaan," Jitender Singh MoS PMO posted, congratulating the ISRO team and calling it a proud moment for India.

He further credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unwavering support for bolstering India's space ambitions.

The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) was launched on December 30, 2024, when ISRO successfully placed two satellites, SDX01 and SDX02, into orbit. The mission aimed to demonstrate autonomous docking technology, a key capability for space station construction and deep-space exploration.

On January 16, 2025, after multiple precision maneuvers, ISRO successfully docked the satellites—a historic first for India. The subsequent de-docking, achieved this Thursday, confirms the country's ability to execute complex orbital operations.

This success strengthens India's prospects in space technology, as docking and de-docking are essential for future missions, including refueling spacecraft in orbit and assembling large structures such as the Bharatiya Antriksha Station—India's proposed independent space station.

With upcoming projects like Chandrayaan-4, the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, and long-term interplanetary exploration, ISRO’s latest achievement marks a pivotal step in India's expanding space capabilities.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved another milestone with the successful de-docking of the SpaDeX satellites, a crucial step toward India's ambitious space endeavors, including lunar exploration, human spaceflight, and the development of its own space station.

"SpaDeX satellites accomplished the unbelievable de-docking. This paves the way for smooth conduct of ambitious future missions, including the Bharatiya Antriksha Station, Chandrayaan 4 & Gaganyaan," Jitender Singh MoS PMO posted, congratulating the ISRO team and calling it a proud moment for India.

He further credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unwavering support for bolstering India's space ambitions.

The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) was launched on December 30, 2024, when ISRO successfully placed two satellites, SDX01 and SDX02, into orbit. The mission aimed to demonstrate autonomous docking technology, a key capability for space station construction and deep-space exploration.

On January 16, 2025, after multiple precision maneuvers, ISRO successfully docked the satellites—a historic first for India. The subsequent de-docking, achieved this Thursday, confirms the country's ability to execute complex orbital operations.

This success strengthens India's prospects in space technology, as docking and de-docking are essential for future missions, including refueling spacecraft in orbit and assembling large structures such as the Bharatiya Antriksha Station—India's proposed independent space station.

With upcoming projects like Chandrayaan-4, the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, and long-term interplanetary exploration, ISRO’s latest achievement marks a pivotal step in India's expanding space capabilities.