The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) unveiled a model of the Indian Space Station (BAS) module during the two -day National Space Day celebrations started in New Delhi on Friday (August 22, 2025). India plans to launch the first module of its own manufactured space station, BAS by 2028. With this, India will join the group of selected countries that operate orbital laboratories.

Currently, there are two orbital laboratories- the International Space Station (ISS) operated by five space agencies and the Tiangong space station of China. Under its ambitious plans for the space sector, India is planning to set up five modules of the Indian space station by 2035.

450 km above will be installed in the lower orbit of the earth

The BAS-01 module is expected to weigh 10 tonnes and will be installed in the lower orbit of the Earth 450 km above the Earth. Its main features include indigenously developed environmental control and life support system (ECLSS), India Docking System, India Birthing Mechanism, Automatic Hatch System, Micro -Gravity Research and Platforms for Technology Performance, Scientific Imaging and Audowment for Covenant’s Entertainment.

The Indian space station will also have all the things like propulsion and ECLSS fluid recurrence, radiation, thermal and subtle meteorial orbital debris (MMOD) protection, space suits.

Will give a chance to test the necessary techniques

The BAS is expected to act as a research platform for the study of various aspects of space, life science, medical and internal explorations. This will provide an opportunity to study the effects of subtle gravity on human health and test the techniques required for long -term human presence in space.

Space station will promote space tourism

This space station will promote space tourism and India will enter the commercial space sector by taking advantage of the resources of this orbital laboratory. The BAS will contribute to the ongoing international cooperation and will act as a center for scientific research and inspire the younger generation to make a career in space science and technology.

A huge BAS-01 model of 3.8 meter times 8 meters at the National Space Day celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi was the center of attraction.

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India’s space agency ISRO is today one of the major space agency in the world. This journey of scientists who once launched rockets from church and bicycle, bullock carts have reached the human mission Gaganyaan today. The glimpse of this historic journey is seen on ISRO Day, celebrated on August 23 every year.

Travel started from church

India’s first rocket launch took place on 21 November 1963 from Thuba village in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. A Latin Catholic Church here was made laboratory and from there the American Nike Apache rocket was sent to space. This experiment started from the local fishermen’s settlement and became the foundation of India’s space program.

Rocket by bullock cart and bicycle

There was a huge shortage of resources in the initial stages. Scientists had to resort to bicycles and bullock carts to carry satellite and rocket parts. In 1981, when the first communication satellite Apple was launched, the bullock cart was used to place it on a metalless platform. This picture still testifies to ISRO’s struggle and passion.

From Aryabhata to Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan

In 1975, India’s first satellite was launched from Aryabhata Soviet Union. After this, the Insat series gave India a communication revolution. At the same time, launch vehicles like PSLV and GSLV made the country self -sufficient. In the 21st century, ISRO achieved success on Moon and Mars. In 2008, Chandrayaan-1 surprised the world by discovering water on the moon and in 2013 Mangalyaan made India the first country in Asia to enter Mars orbit in the first attempt.

Preparation of Gaganyaan and Indian Space Station

Now ISRO is preparing for human mission Gaganyaan 2025. Recently, ISRO chief V. Narayan announced to launch the Test Mission in December. Along with this, work is also going on on the plan of Indian space station.

Importance of ISRO Day 2025

ISRO Day will be celebrated across the country on 23 August. This date is special because Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the moon in 2023 on this day. That place was named Shiva Shakti Point and this day was declared National Space Day. This time the theme is pioneer space innovation for a sustainable future. Its aim is that space technology should be used not only scientific research but also in the solution of challenges like agriculture, disaster and climate change.

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