"spadex-satellites"

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

The SpaDeX success comes amid a fierce race between the US and China, which are going all out to send a crew to the moon

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

Has shown signs of growth in POEM-4 module that is orbiting the earth at an altitude of 350 km

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

ISRO's PSLV-C60 mission successfully launched the SpaDex to conduct crucial experiments related to space docking technology

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