India's Historic Space Docking Breakthrough

India successfully launched its first space docking mission, SpaDeX, using an Indian-made rocket. This mission aims to make India the fourth country to achieve this advanced feat. The successful launch marked a remarkable achievement for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and its PSLV rocket.

India has successfully launched its first-ever space docking mission, marking a significant milestone in its space exploration history. The mission, known as the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), took off on Monday from the prestigious Satish Dhawan Space Centre located in Andhra Pradesh.

The mission was propelled by the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) renowned PSLV rocket, often dubbed the 'workhorse' for its reliability and capability. At precisely 1630 GMT, the rocket embarked on its ambitious journey, aiming to position India among the ranks of nations capable of such advanced technological achievements.

After a tense 15-minute ascent, the mission director announced the mission's success, confirming that the spacecraft had reached the desired altitude of approximately 470 kilometers. This remarkable success underscores India's growing prowess in space technology and its ambitions to become a key player in the global space arena.

(With inputs from agencies.)