India's Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) and Gaganyaan Programme Expansion
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Approval | Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the first unit of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS). |
| Responsible Agency | ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). |
| Objective | Establish India's own space station by 2035. |
| Current Phase | Conceptualization phase - studying architecture, modules, etc. |
| Integration with Gaganyaan | Scope of Gaganyaan extended to include BAS development. One additional uncrewed mission added. |
| Gaganyaan Programme | Approved in December 2018, aims for human spaceflight to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Led by ISRO with industry and academia collaboration. |
| Missions | 4 missions under Gaganyaan by 2026. 4 additional missions by Dec 2028 for BAS technology validation. |
| Budget | Rs 20,193 crore approved for Gaganyaan and BAS. |
| Deadline | Dec 2029 for BAS-1 completion. |
| Significance | Technological capabilities for human space missions, microgravity research, economic activity, and employment generation. |
| Global Context | USA, Russia, and China already have independent space stations. |