ISRO successfully undocks SPADEX satellites

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to launch a space station called Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) by 2035. To achieve this, spacecraft will be launched and integrated continuously from 2028. As a prelude, ISRO has decided to conduct experiments on spacecraft integration and release in space under the SPADEX project.

For this purpose, twin spacecraft SPADEX-A and SPADEX-B each weighing 220 kg, were specially designed. These spacecraft were launched into space on December 30 from the Sriharikota launch pad using the PSLV- C60 rocket. After entering orbit, they maintained a specific distance while orbiting each other. Gradually, the gap between them was reduced, and on January 16, they were successfully integrated. With this achievement, India became the fourth country to develop space docking technology.

Now, after nearly two months, ISRO has announced that the twin spacecraft have been successfully separated. Video footage and images of one SPADEX spacecraft being released from the other in space were also shared, sparking excitement among Indian scientists and space enthusiasts.

ISRO has successfully completed the process of docking and releasing the SPADEX twin spacecraft, marking another significant milestone in India's space journey. May ISRO continue its remarkable progress in space exploration- congratulations!