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India successfully conducts first space docking mission, SpaDeX

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India successfully conducts first space docking mission, SpaDeX

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  • India launched its first space docking mission, called SpaDeX, aiming to be the fourth nation to achieve this milestone.
  • The mission lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre aboard the PSLV rocket, reaching an altitude of approximately 470 kilometers.
  • In-space docking technology is essential for satellite servicing and operations of India’s planned space station.
  • The mission will test capabilities such as electric power transfer between docked spacecraft, crucial for future in-space applications.
  • Technological integration involved a private company, Ananth Technologies, showcasing India's evolving space industry.

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