Bharatiya Antariksh Station | 21 Aug 2025

Source: AIR 

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)  

• About: Planned similar to the International Space Station (ISS), BAS will orbit 400–450 km above Earth and support scientific research.  
• Components: It will consist of 5 modules built in phases, with the Base Module scheduled for 2028 and the station becoming fully operational by 2035. 
• Significance:  
  • Elevate India’s global space stature, enable microgravity research and international collaborations in biotechnology and materials science. 
  • 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, the largest habitable satellite in LEO, serves as a global space laboratory for research and cooperation.  
• A joint venture of 15 countries led by NASA, Roscosmos, European Space Agency, JAXA, and Canadian Space Agency, it hosts 3,000+ experiments from 108+ countries.