Bharatiya Antariksh Station:
The Indian government is planning to establish a fully operational Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) by 2035 and launch an Indian crewed mission to the Moon by 2040, ahead of the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.
- Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) Planned similar to the International Space Station (ISS), BAS will orbit 400–450 km above Earth and support scientific research.
- It will consist of 5 modules built in phases, with the Base Module scheduled for 2028 and the station becoming fully operational by 2035.
- It Elevate India’s global space stature, enable microgravity research and international collaborations in biotechnology and materials science.
- It Support long-duration human space missions, enhance Earth observation for disaster monitoring, and strengthen the space economy while inspiring STEM talent
- International Space Station (ISS)
- The ISS is the largest habitable satellite in LEO, serves as a global space laboratory for research and cooperation.