ISRO's Future Missions and Technological Advancements
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | ISRO announced several future missions and technological advancements, including the approval of the Venus mission "Shukrayaan." |
| Mission/Initiative | |
| Shukrayaan (Venus Mission) Approved | Satellite to explore Venus's atmosphere and surface. Timeline - 2028 |
| Chandrayaan 4 | Joint India-Japan mission; aims for a precise lunar south pole landing with a 350 kg rover. Timeline - 2030 (tentative) |
| Mars Mission | Includes placing a satellite in Mars' orbit and attempting a surface landing. Timeline - TBD |
| Gaganyaan | Human spaceflight program; unmanned launch followed by manned mission. Timeline - 2026 |
| India's Space Station | Government-approved; smaller than ISS, with five modules; will function as a transit facility for Moon missions. Timeline - First module in 2028, fully operational by 2035 |
| Weather & Communication | Advanced sensors and satellites under the INSAT 4 series for meteorology and oceanography, enhancing weather forecasts and communication systems. Timeline - Ongoing |