Introduction
- SpaDeX (Space Docking Experiment) is an ISRO Technology Demonstrator Mission to showcase in-orbital docking capabilities.
- Significance
- A giant leap for Indian space capabilities where two small-sized spacecraft perform autonomous rendezvous, docking, and undocking missions in low Earth orbit.
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is the area around Earth where satellites orbit at an altitude of 2,000 kilometers (1,200 miles) or less. LEO is close enough to Earth for satellites to be used for communication, transportation, observation, and resupply.
