India to have its own space station by 2035
Technology
India just announced approval in September 2024 to develop the first module, which is targeted for launch in 2028.
Announced in Parliament by Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh, this move is part of the Gaganyaan program, which plans to build a five-part modular station in orbit.
ISRO looking for private players to pitch in
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) wants Indian companies to help build the first module, BAS-01, of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), with the first big chunk costing about ₹1,763 crore and aiming for launch by 2028.
Once fully up and running (expected by 2035), this station will let Indian scientists do advanced research in fields like life sciences and materials, right up there with a handful of other countries that have their own stations.