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 The Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX): India’s Leap into Advanced Space Technology Introduction The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is poised to make history with the launch of its latest mission, the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) . Scheduled for liftoff on December 30, 2024, at 10:00:15 PM IST , this mission aims to demonstrate and perfect the technology required for rendezvous, docking, and undocking of spacecraft. Using the PSLV-C60 rocket , SpaDeX is another significant milestone in India’s rapidly advancing space exploration capabilities. Mission Overview The SpaDeX mission is designed to test and validate critical technologies for autonomous orbital docking . The mission involves two small spacecraft: SDX01 (The Chaser): Tasked with approaching and docking with the other spacecraft. SDX02 (The Target): Designed to serve as a docking partner in a controlled low-Earth orbit. This experiment is vital for India’s ambitions in satellite servicing, human ...

Nibe Limited Announces India's First Earth Observation  Satellite Constellation In a significant move towards bolstering India's self-reliance in the defence and space sectors, Nibe Space Pvt. Ltd. (NSPL) , a subsidiary of Nibe Limited , announced its ambitious plan to establish India's first multi-sensor, all-weather, high-revisit Earth Observation Satellite Constellation . The announcement took place at a high-profile event in Mumbai, attended by key players in India's space and defence industries. Strategic Initiative to Strengthen India’s Defence-Space Capabilities NSPL's groundbreaking initiative aims to address the space-based earth observation needs of various Indian stakeholders by creating the first-ever private constellation of Earth Observation Satellites in India. The project involves the launch of 40 satellites into low-Earth orbit (LEO) over the next five to six years. These satellites will provide high-resolution imagery , with a ground sample dist...