Yogi Adityanath lauds ISRO team as two satellites dock successfully

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Yogi Adityanath has lauded the Indian Space Research Organisation for their success in the docking process of two satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment project.

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 18 (HBTV): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended his greetings to the team at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for their success in the docking process of two satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) project. Highlighting that India has become the fourth country to undertake such a mission, Adityanath described it as a proud moment for the country.

"Congratulations team ISRO on this historic achievement! Bharat has become the 4th nation to successfully achieve space docking, marking a giant leap in our space capabilities. The SpaDeX docking process was executed with flawless precision. This extraordinary milestone highlights the dedication and expertise of the brilliant minds behind the mission. A proud moment for Bharat! Jai Hind!" Adityanath posted on X.

Former ISRO scientist Mylswamy Annadurai on Thursday said the success of the docking process as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) project will support future missions, including the Chandrayaan-4 mission. Congratulating the team at ISRO, Annadurai stated that the success of the docking process will also assist with the Indian space program's upcoming space station and the removal of debris.

V Narayanan, Secretary of the Department of Space (DOS), Chairman of the Space Commission, and Chairman of ISRO, also congratulated the team. Meanwhile, ISRO announced that the control of two satellites as a single object post-docking has been successful.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday morning extended his wishes as ISRO achieved a historic feat by successfully concluding the docking process of two satellites. He noted that the success of the SpaDeX project was a stepping stone for future space missions.

ISRO announced on Thursday morning that the much-awaited satellite docking had been concluded, making India the fourth country to achieve this milestone. 'India became the 4th country to achieve successful Space Docking. Congratulations to the entire team! Congratulations to India,' ISRO posted on X.

The SpaDeX docking process involved precise manoeuvring from a 15-meter distance to a 3-meter hold point, leading to a successful spacecraft capture.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated that this achievement paves the way for ambitious future missions, including the Bharatiya Antriksha Station and Chandrayaan-4.

(ANI)