INDIAN ON MOON BY 2040? ISRO CHIEF SPELLS OUT HOPES, CHALLENGES
Why in the news?
- ISRO chairman S Somanath aims to land an Indian on the moon by 2040.
- Stresses the need for a technology roadmap for zero-gravity environments, highlighting the importance of continuous lunar missions and expanded capabilities.
About Indian Space Exploration Plans on Moon by 2040:
- Lunar missions demand significant investments and strategic planning.
- Development of launcher capabilities, labs, and simulation systems is imperative.
- Bhartiya Antriksh Station aims for human habitation in space by 2035.
- Future plans include interplanetary missions like Venus Orbiter and Mars Lander.
- Priority on collecting lunar samples, especially from South Pole’s permanently shadowed regions.
What is Bhartiya Antriksh Station (BAS)?
● Objective: Proposed space station by ISRO ● Purpose: Serve as a platform for microgravity space research and experiments. ● Timeline: ISRO’s goal is to establish a permanent space station in 25 years by 2035 ● First Module: Targeting launch by 2028 via LVM3 rocket. ● Capabilities: Includes increased launch capacity, docking facilities, zero gravity labs, and advanced research capabilities. |