SpaDeX satellites at 230m distance, health normal

Saturday, 11 January 2025
By Saturday evening, ISRO's SpaDeX satellites achieved a 230m distance from 1.5km. The space agency stated spacecraft health is normal and all sensors are being evaluated. The docking attempt has been postponed twice due to required validations and unexpected drifts. ISRO continues preparations for this complex process, aiming to achieve docking in space soon.

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