Science and Technology question from JKAS Prelims, 2024 by JKPSC
In which year does ISRO plan to launch the first base module of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station?
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option D —
2028
The Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) is India's upcoming indigenous space station. According to the roadmap approved by the Union Cabinet and shared by ISRO:
Phase 1 (2028): ISRO plans to launch the first base module (BAS-1) by December 2028. This module will serve as the foundation for the station and will be launched as part of the expanded Gaganyaan program.
Full Operational Status (2035): The complete space station, consisting of five distinct modules, is targeted to be fully operational and inhabited by Indian astronauts by 2035.
Lunar Mission (2040): This space station is considered a stepping stone toward India's goal of landing a human on the Moon by 2040.
Technical Highlights
Mass: The final station is expected to weigh approximately 52 tonnes.
Orbit: It will be positioned in a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of about 400–450 km.
Launch Vehicle: The initial modules are expected to be launched using the LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3).
ISRO to build India's first space station
This video provides a concise overview of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station project and confirms the 2028 launch timeline for the first module.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
