ISRO Successfully Completes Space Docking Mission in India

India has accomplished an unmanned docking in space, marking the fourth country to do so after the United States, Russia, and China. The mission, known as the Space Docking Experiment, entailed two small spacecraft named Target and Chaser, which successfully docked after their launch on December 30. The Indian Space Research Organization emphasized the significance of this docking technology for upcoming missions, including plans to send an astronaut to the moon by 2040. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the docking as a major milestone for India's ambitious space endeavors, showcasing the country's technological capabilities and future aspirations in space exploration.