The ability to dock autonomously is also required for space station construction and operation as ISRO develops its human spaceflight program. The SpaDeX docking demonstation is expected to take ...

"Additional docking attempts may be considered based ... which is crucial for future human space flights. This is important because radiation can be harmful to astronauts' health.

This capability is essential for future ISRO missions such as exploring the Moon, human spaceflight, and building its own space station.

ISRO has said that it has accomplished de-docking of the SpaDeX satellites, clearing the way for future missions, such as exploring the moon, human spaceflight and building its own space station.