Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: The Prime Minister has “directed” the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to achieve several significant milestones recently
| Key Space Exploration Goals | Description |
| Indigenous Space Station (Bharatiya Antariksha Station) by 2035 | India’s plan to establish its own space station by 2035. Build on the success of past space initiatives, including Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L-1 missions. |
| Indian Landing on the Moon by 2040 | India’s goal is to land an Indian on the moon by 2040. |
| Interplanetary Missions | Encouragement to work on interplanetary missions. This includes creating a space vehicle to orbit Venus and another to land on Mars. |
| Department of Space (DoS) Roadmap for Moon Exploration | The DoS will formulate a roadmap for moon exploration. This includes a series of Chandrayaan missions, new launch vehicle development, launch pad construction, and human-centric laboratories. |
| Investment and Private Sector Contribution | Noting the need for substantial investments and contributions from the private sector to achieve these goals. |
