This marks the second delay in the docking process. Earlier this week, the docking was rescheduled because ISRO aimed to conduct a software test and an on-ground simulation prior to moving forward with the docking.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has delayed the scheduled docking of its twin SPADEX satellites, which was set for Thursday morning, January 9th. This postponement is due to a drift, or increasing separation, between the two satellites that are designed to autonomously approach and connect with each other.
This marks the second delay in the docking process. Earlier this week, the docking was rescheduled because ISRO aimed to conduct a software test and an on-ground simulation prior to moving forward with the docking.
ISRO has confirmed that the satellites are secure; however, it will take some time for ground-based antennas to establish communication with them. Generally, satellites positioned nearer to Earth, like the SPADEX satellites located 470 kilometers above, can only be tracked by ground stations for a few minutes due to their rapid movement, exceeding speeds of 28,000 kilometers per hour.
