"This is a grand success that opens a new path for Bharat in space docking technology and strengthens its role as a global leader in space. All my best wishes to our geniuses for the journey ahead," the post added on X.
He further said that docking remains mandatory for human missions as well, on occasions when there is a need to attach to an international space station.
Following the successful launch of the SpaDeX mission, Union Minister of state Jitendra Singh stated that India has become the fourth country to join the select league of nations to achieve space docking through its own indigenously developed "Bharatiya Docking System."
Former DU professor Vinoy Krishna hails ISRO's SpaDex mission as a historic moment for India, marking its entry as the 4th nation to attempt space docking.
"Tonight at precisely 10:00:15 PM, PSLV-C60 with SpaDeX and innovative payloads are set for liftoff. SpaDeX (Space Docking Experiment) is a pioneering mission to establish India's capability in orbital docking, a key technology for future human spaceflight and satellite servicing missions
As the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its year-end mission, the "Space Docking Experiment" (SpaDeX), on December 30, the Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department has advised fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea for fishing tomorrow as a precautionary measure.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its year-end mission, "Space Docking Experiment" (SpaDeX), on Monday at 9:58 pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota. The mission will use PSLV-C60.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the docking of Italian Navy School Ship, The Amerigo Vespucci, at the Indira docks in the Mumbai Port. Sonowal also joined Urso to visit the 'Villagio Italia,' a model village of Italy to showcase its culture, the statement said.
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited on Saturday for Short Refit and Dry Docking (SRDD) of INS Vikramaditya at an overall cost of Rs. 1207.5 Cr, according to an official press release from the Ministry of Defence.
Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport will soon be capable of docking some of the largest container ships in the world and will also emerge as a global bunkering hub, supplying green fuel like hydrogen and ammonia, Karan Adani, Chief Executive Officer of Adani Ports and S
Asked about reports regarding a Chinese research vessel named Shi Yan 6 scheduled to be docked in Sri Lanka in October and India's concerns regarding it, he said that they have a standard operating procedure (SOP) and they have consulted many friends, including India.