SpaDeX satellites drift apart, docking pushed for 2nd time
Wednesday, 8 January 2025 () Isro postponed the docking of two SpaDeX satellites set for January 9. The satellites drifted too far apart during a maneuver on January 8. After the launch on December 30, Isro had been preparing for the docking. Docking in space is complex and only the US, Russia, and China have mastered it.
ISRO successfully slows down the drift of its spacecraft to move closer for the Space Docking Experiment, assessing its attempt by January 10. Union minister.. IndiaTimes
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was forced to delay the launch of its SpaDeX mission by two minutes due to a "traffic jam" in space, caused by a satellite from Elon Musk's SpaceX. The delay, which was a precautionary measure, was taken to avoid potential collision risks with the SpaceX satellite already in orbit. SpaceX, through its Starlink project, has been rapidly expanding its satellite network, leading to congestion in low Earth orbit, and raising concerns about satellite collisions and space traffic management. ISRO's decision highlights the increasing challenges of managing space traffic as private satellite companies like SpaceX continue to launch more satellites into space.
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V Narayanan is set to become the new chairman of ISRO on January 14, succeeding S Somanath. Narayanan will oversee several significant projects, including the.. IndiaTimes
V Narayanan, a distinguished scientist and director of the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, has been appointed as the new Chairman of ISRO, succeeding S Somanath. With over three decades at ISRO, Narayanan played a pivotal role in developing India's cryogenic engine technology. He will officially assume his position on January 14, 2025, guiding ISRO through its ambitious future projects, including the Gaganyaan mission and a planned manned moon mission by 2040.
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Isro postponed the docking of two SpaDeX satellites set for January 9. The satellites drifted too far apart during a maneuver on January 8. After the launch on... IndiaTimes Also reported by •DNA
ISRO successfully slows down the drift of its spacecraft to move closer for the Space Docking Experiment, assessing its attempt by January 10. Union minister... IndiaTimes
Wednesday, 8 January 2025 ()
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