SpaDEX: All you need to know about ISRO’s groundbreaking space docking mission

India is poised to enter a new era in space technology with the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDEX), set for launch on December 30, 2024. Using the PSLV-C60 rocket, ISRO will deploy two satellites, Chaser and Target, into a 470 km orbit to demonstrate in-space docking technology. The mission also includes experiments with microgravity using the PSLVs fourth stage. SpaDEX is a key step for India's future space station and lunar missions, advancing its position in global space exploration.