Summary:

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the expansion of the Gaganyaan Programme to develop the first Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS-1). This includes creating the initial BAS module and conducting missions to validate the necessary technologies. The updated scope covers new advancements for BAS, precursor missions, and additional requirements, such as an uncrewed mission. BAS-1 is scheduled for launch in December 2028, with long-term goals of lunar exploration by 2040.

Led by ISRO, in collaboration with industry, academia, and government agencies, the initiative focuses on developing technologies for long-duration human spaceflight. By 2026, four Gaganyaan missions will be completed, and by December 2028, the BAS module and four demonstration missions will be ready. These efforts will strengthen India’s human spaceflight capabilities, advance microgravity-based research, and foster innovation and industrial engagement in high-tech sectors. With $2.41 billion in funding, the program also offers opportunities for young people in science and technology, benefiting society as a whole.

Source: IBEF

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