India’s Space Planning

Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: TH Context: India’s space program, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is expanding its horizons with a series of ambitious missions, new technologies, and partnerships, signaling a new phase in space exploration. India’s Space Planning highlights: Gaganyaan Missions: Four human spaceflight missions and one uncrewed flight are part …

ISRO-DBT Agreement

 Source: TH  Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have joined forces to develop bio-experiments for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), India’s planned indigenous space station. ISRO-DBT agreement highlights: Purpose: To design biological experiments for BAS and the Gaganyaan mission. Areas of Research: Impact of weightlessness on muscle health. …

Bharatiya Antariksh Station

 Source: India Today Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the development of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS-1) as part of an expanded Gaganyaan programme, marking a significant leap in India’s space ambitions. The plan involves completing eight missions, including uncrewed ones, by December 2028, with BAS-1 expected to be operational by 2035. Additionally, the decision …