New Delhi: Bharatiya antariksha station 2035 is moving closer to reality as ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan announced that the country aims to establish its own space station by 2035. Speaking during the third National Space Day celebrations in Ahmedabad, he said the first module of the proposed Bharatiya Antariksha Station has already received approval. The announcement highlights India’s growing ambitions in human spaceflight and advanced space exploration.
The development of India’s own space station is expected to become one of the most important milestones in the country’s space journey after the success of Chandrayaan-3.
Bharatiya Antariksha Station: ISRO Chief Shares Vision For India’s Space Future
Addressing the National Space Day event, Dr. Narayanan highlighted how India’s space programme has expanded significantly over the last six decades. He said space technology today directly benefits citizens in more than 50 sectors, including telecommunications, navigation, weather forecasting, disaster management, remote sensing, and Earth observation.
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According to the ISRO chief, India has steadily transformed from a developing space nation into a major global space power.
Bharatiya Antariksha Station Gets Government Approval
Dr. Narayanan revealed that work is progressing on the Bharatiya Antariksha Station, India’s planned space station project.
He confirmed that the first module has already been approved and that the country is targeting full establishment of the station by 2035. The project is expected to support long-duration human missions and scientific research in space.
What Is Bharatiya Antariksha Station
The Bharatiya Antariksha Station will be India’s first independent space station. According to ISRO’s roadmap, the station is expected to orbit around 400 kilometers above Earth and support astronauts for extended stays in space. The first module is planned to be launched around 2028, while the complete station is targeted for 2035.
Why India’s Space Station Is Important
Having its own space station will place India among a small group of nations capable of independently operating a permanent human presence in space. The project will strengthen India’s capabilities in space science, technology development, astronaut training, and deep-space exploration. It will also support future lunar and interplanetary missions.
Gaganyaan Mission Remains A Key Step
The ISRO chief also highlighted the importance of the Gaganyaan Mission, India’s first human spaceflight programme. The mission is expected to serve as a foundation for future crewed space activities and provide critical experience needed for operating the Bharatiya Antariksha Station.
India is conducting multiple preparations and test missions before sending astronauts into space under the Gaganyaan programme.
National Space Day Celebrates Chandrayaan-3 Success
The announcement came during celebrations of the third National Space Day. National Space Day is observed to commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon’s south pole on August 23, 2023. The achievement made India the first country to land near the lunar south pole and strengthened its position in global space exploration.
India’s Expanding Space Ambitions
India’s future space roadmap goes beyond Earth orbit. ISRO is working on several major projects, including the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, Chandrayaan-4, Chandrayaan-5, advanced launch vehicles, and the Bharatiya Antariksha Station. The agency also aims to send Indians to the Moon by 2040. These missions are expected to strengthen India’s position as one of the world’s leading space powers.
Global Recognition For India’s Space Programme
India’s achievements in space exploration have gained worldwide recognition in recent years.
From the successful Chandrayaan missions to advanced satellite programmes and upcoming human spaceflight missions, ISRO has continued to expand its capabilities while keeping costs comparatively low.
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FAQs
Bharatiya Antariksha Station is India’s planned independent space station that will support astronauts, scientific research, and future deep-space missions.
India aims to establish the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035, with the first module expected to be launched around 2028.
The Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission will help India gain experience in sending and supporting astronauts in space, which is essential for operating a future space station.
