JKPSC Prelims 2024
General Studies (Paper 1)
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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.
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