India's Ambitious Space Missions: Paving the Way for Future Exploration
ISRO aims to enhance the country's capabilities in lunar and planetary science.
Bharatiya Antriksh Station will see India launch its first space station module by 2028.
India is set to make significant strides in space exploration with the recent approval of four major missions by the Union Cabinet.
These initiatives, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), aim to enhance the country's capabilities in lunar and planetary science, as well as develop infrastructure for future space endeavors. Here’s a closer look at these groundbreaking missions:
1. Chandrayaan-4 (₹2,104 crore) aims to bring back lunar surface samples by 2027, building on the success of Chandrayaan-3.
2. Venus Orbiter Mission (₹1,236 crore), planned for 2028, will study Venus’ atmosphere and geology to better understand its evolution.
3. Bharatiya Antriksh Station will see India launch its first space station module by 2028, supporting research in microgravity, astronomy, and Earth observation.
4. Next Generation Launch Vehicle (₹8,240 crore) is designed to be reusable, carrying larger payloads while offering cost-effective access to space.
These missions reflect India’s growing ambitions in space exploration and technology.
