India's ISRO has successfully conducted a sophisticated "dogfight" in space with two satellites, extending the SPADEX Mission. Orbiting at 500 kilometers above Earth, these satellites engage in complex, autonomous maneuvers, demonstrating docking and undocking capabilities. The mission's precision and fuel management have significant implications for India's space technology advancements. With 50% of the fuel remaining post-maneuvers, ISRO has been praised for pushing technological frontiers in space through "advanced swadeshi technology." The mission underlines India's growing capabilities in docking technology essential for future projects like Chandrayaan-4.
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