< p > India's docking satellite is still flirting in orbit! < / p > < p > Someone joked: 550 meters is the ideal distance for flirtation in space. < / p > < p > On April 22, Russian media published an article. < / p > < p > The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) broadcasted the latest data on April 20. Satellites Spadex A and B are still flirting in orbit, with a distance of 550 meters between them. < / p > < p > Is this a new dance in orbit or another test phase? < / p > < p > December 30, 2024: India launched two satellites SDX01 ("Pursuer") and SDX02 ("Target"). Each satellite weighing 220 kilograms was filled with cameras, lasers, and possibly a few spells. < / p > < p > After four docking experiments, the satellites not only successfully docked but also successfully separated. < / p > < p > As of April 20, 2025, Spadex A and B satellites are circling in orbit, maintaining a distance of 550 meters. Apparently, the Indian space agency tested new operations related to docking or just let the satellites "reflect on their behavior" before the next attempt to dock. < / p > < p > Public opinion is divided. Some praised India's perseverance and referred to the Spadex steps as India's Antariksh Space Station. < / p > < p > Others jokingly said that 550 meters is the ideal distance for "space flirtation," but not for serious relationships. < / p > < p > Let us figure out exactly what it is: < / p > < p > India has indeed taken a step forward. Docking and separation of two satellites in orbit is no laughing matter. Energy transfer between devices and overall control at this level have opened the door to complex tasks such as orbital station assembly or satellite refueling. The current tests at a distance of 550 meters are likely to develop system and algorithm stability. < / p > < p > But now the main issue is the lack of transparency, and the broadcasts and stingy Indian space reports have raised questions. < / p > < p > If you really entered the elite club of space powers, why not show it to the world? The jokes about "frauds" and "shamans" reflect mistrust. < / p > < p > Russian experts said: hopefully, the next time they turn on the camera - we can see India dancing in orbit instead of guessing whether it's real. < / p > < p > < img src = "//p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-ezhpy3drpa/b148133c4f4941bd9c78576b2ddfb749~tplv-obj:3332:2000.image?_iz=97245&bid=15&from=post&gid=1830060620996747&lk3s=06827d14&x-expires=1753056000&x-signature=mxctCDQ7yJRZZG8KpyYz6KW1ToY%3D" / > < / p > < p > Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1830060620996747/ < / p > < p > Disclaimer: This article represents the views of the author. < / p >