On January 10, 2025 India became ______ country to successfully carry out a satellite docking process in Low Earth Orbit.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Fourth

Explanation:

• On January 10, 2025, ISRO successfully performed its first-ever space docking experiment (SPADEX).
• The experiment involved the docking of two satellites (the Chaser and the Target) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
• With this achievement, India became the fourth country to master this complex technology, following the USA, Russia, and China.
• This technology is essential for future missions like the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) and sample return missions.

Information Booster:

• SPADEX is a twin satellite mission that was launched using the PSLV-C60.
• Docking is the process of joining two spacecraft together in space to form a larger assembly.

Additional Knowledge:

Third (Option d)

• Incorrect because China had already achieved this feat before India.

So the correct answer is (a)