Minister for Small Irrigation, Science, and Technology N.S. Boseraju expressed immense happiness over the historic achievement of ISRO in successfully conducting the initial phase of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission.
In a statement, he highlighted the significance of space docking, noting its crucial role in advancing projects such as unmanned space missions and human lunar exploration. “The initial success of this experiment is a testament to ISRO’s commitment and expertise. I extend my best wishes for the continued success of space docking in the coming phases,” Mr. Boseraju said.
He lauded ISRO as a source of pride for Karnataka and the nation, emphasising its vital contributions to India’s space endeavors. “With achievements like these, I am confident ISRO will achieve its ambitious goal of establishing a self-sustained space station by 2025, elevating India’s global stature in space exploration,” he said.
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) on Tuesday said it facilitated the successful establishment and operationalisation of 10 hosted payloads from Non-Government Entities on board the POEM-4 module of the PSLV-C60/SpaDeX mission.
Published - December 31, 2024 07:57 pm IST
