The SpaDeX mission was launched on December 30 last year when the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) placed in orbit two satellites -- SDX01 and SDX02 -- to demonstrate the docking experiment in space
The video shows coupling of satellites in the space. It was followed by new ISRO Chairperson V Narayanan greeting the space agency team which made it a success
According to ISRO, the SpaDeX mission is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission for the demonstration of in-space docking using two small spacecraft launched by PSLV
The two satellites, SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target), are in good condition. "At 15 metres, we see each other clearer and clearer, we are just 50 feet away for an exciting handshake
Space agency sent 8 cowpea seeds as part of Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies experiment conducted by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre to study plant growth in microgravity conditions
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief S Somanath said the rocket has placed the satellites in the right orbit of 475 km circular orbit, after over 15 minutes of flight