By Vidit Kumar
Bengaluru, India – In a historic move, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled ambitious plans to establish the country’s first modular space station, Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS), in space by 2028. This milestone marks a significant step forward in India’s space exploration journey.
The BAS will comprise five modules, weighing approximately 52 tons, and will serve as a habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit. The space station will enable cutting-edge scientific research, technological demonstrations, and space exploration activities.
Initially, ISRO’s powerful Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) will be utilized to launch the modules into space. The LVM3 has already proven its capabilities by successfully launching the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
The BAS will provide a platform for conducting space-based experiments, testing new technologies, and fostering international collaboration. This endeavor demonstrates India’s commitment to advancing its space program and securing its position as a leading player in global space exploration.
ISRO’s vision for BAS aligns with the country’s growing ambitions in space technology and research. With this project, India joins an elite group of nations with a presence in space, including the United States, Russia, and China.
As India prepares to embark on this extraordinary venture, the nation eagerly awaits the realization of its space station, symbolizing a new era in Indian space exploration.
