India's Space Leap: Successful Launch of SpaDeX for Future Docking Missions

ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C60 mission with two spacecraft crucial for demonstrating space docking technology. The satellites were placed in a 475 km circular orbit, enabling ISRO to pursue ambitious future missions, including a permanent space station by 2035 and human spaceflight programs.

In a significant stride towards India's space ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the PSLV-C60 mission, placing two critical spacecraft in orbit. These craft, instrumental for demonstrating the technology of space docking, signify a crucial step for India's future space missions.

According to ISRO, the mission, which launched late Monday, saw the PSLV rocket achieve a perfect orbit of 475 km, laying the groundwork for subsequent docking procedures expected by early January. This mission is pivotal for future endeavors, including building an Indian space station by 2035.

The mission included a significant payload experiment (POEM-4), comprising 24 payloads from various sectors, set to carry out vital research over the next two months. This mission positions India within an elite group of nations mastering such sophisticated space technologies.

(With inputs from agencies.)