ISRO chairman V. Narayanan, while addressing a gathering on National Space Day in New Delhi, outlined the ambitious roadmap for India’s space program. He announced that India will have its own space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), by 2035, with the first module scheduled to launch in 2028. This marks a major milestone in the country’s journey toward long-term human presence in space.
Narayanan also revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given approval for the development of a Next Generation Launcher (NGL), which will play a crucial role in advancing India’s future space missions. Among the upcoming projects, he highlighted Chandrayaan-4 and a Venus Orbiter Mission, which will expand India’s planetary exploration capabilities.
Looking ahead, he affirmed that India will not only land on the moon by 2040 but also ensure a safe return mission, underscoring the nation’s growing capabilities in deep space exploration. He emphasized that by 2040, the Indian space program will stand on par with the most advanced spacefaring nations of the world.
