Yes, China has made a lot of progress in its space missions, but its record has not been flawless. In 2021, the Tianwen-1 Mars mission was successful, but before that the Yinghuo-1 Mars orbiter, which was in collaboration with Russia, failed and burned in the Earth’s atmosphere. Seen in this context, India’s consistent success is proof of an efficient and innovative approach.

The SPADEX mission is not just a technological achievement; it solidifies India’s rising status in the global space race. And even when a rival like China openly praises it, it makes clear that space exploration is a field that can unite nations around a common goal of scientific progress by transcending geopolitical tensions.