India Ventures into Space Docking

India has launched its first space docking mission, aiming to become the fourth nation to accomplish this technological milestone. The mission, named Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), was successfully launched from Andhra Pradesh via ISRO's PSLV rocket, achieving an altitude of 470 kilometers.

India has embarked on an ambitious endeavor as it launches its first space docking mission, striving to join an elite group of nations that have mastered this advanced technology.

On Monday, the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh. It was launched at 1630 GMT using the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) reliable PSLV rocket.

Approximately 15 minutes post-launch, the mission director confirmed the successful ascent of the mission, as the spacecraft reached an impressive altitude of about 470 kilometers, marking a milestone achievement for India's space capabilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)