**Summary:**
In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1778, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions and in the Prime Minister's Office, Dr. Jitendra Singh, provided details regarding the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) project. The government has outlined plans to establish a five-module space station by 2035, with the first module slated for launch by 2028. Preliminary configuration and accommodation studies for various systems for the first module are complete, system configurations are being finalized, and overall system engineering and detailed engineering of identified subsystems are underway. Hardware specification identification and interface requirements finalization are also in progress. An allocation of Rs. 720 Crore has been made for the first module, and procurement activities for long lead items have commenced. As of July 30, 2025, there are no partnerships with other space agencies or organizations. Key technology goals for BAS include rendezvous docking, robotics, in-orbit refueling, crew quarters, intravehicular suits, and racks for microgravity experiments. Targeted microgravity research areas encompass life sciences, pharmaceuticals, material sciences, and manufacturing technologies.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharatiya Antariksha Station: India's planned space station; abbreviated as BAS.
SHRI GURMEET SINGH MEET HAYER: Member of LOK SABHA who raised the question about Bharatiya Antariksha Station.
PRIME MINISTER: The head of the government of India, to whom the question was addressed.
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTERS OFFICE: The government official, Dr. Jitendra Singh, who provided the answer to the LOK SABHA question.
DR. JITENDRA SINGH: The Minister of State who answered the question regarding Bharatiya Antariksha Station.
2035: The expected year for establishing five modules of Bharatiya Antariksha Station.
2028: The expected year for the launch of the first module of Bharatiya Antariksha Station.
Rs. 720 Crore: The allocated budget for the first module of Bharatiya Antariksha Station.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
DEPARTMENT OF SPACE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1778
TO BE ANSWERED ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2025
BHARATIYA ANTARIKSHA STATION
1778. SHRI GURMEET SINGH MEET HAYER:
Will the PRIME MINISTER be pleased to state:
(a) the details of Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) and the
milestones achieved so far, along with the expected
completion date;
(b) the details of specific work completed and next phases of
BAS;
(c) the details of the total budget allocated and the amount spent
on major components;
(d) whether India is partnering with any space agencies or
organisations, if so, the details thereof along with the nature
of these collaborations; and
(e) the key research and technological goals of BAS?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PUBLIC
GRIEVANCES & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
(DR. JITENDRA SINGH):
****(a) Plans for establishing five modules of Bharatiya Antariksha
Station (BAS) by 2035 has been worked out of which approval
for development & launch of first module has been obtained.
The 1st module of BAS will be launched by 2028.
(b) Major activities carried out for 1st module of BAS include
preliminary configuration and preliminary accommodation
studies for various systems; Configuration of various systems
are being finalised; Overall system engineering and detailed
engineering of various identified subsystems have commenced;
Hardware specification identification and interface
requirements finalization are being carried out.
(c) Rs. 720 Crore has been allocated for 1st module of BAS and
procurement activities for long lead items have commenced.
(d) As of now, there is no proposal for partnering with any space
agencies or organisation.
(e) Major technology goals targeted for BAS include rendezvous &
docking, robotics, in-orbit refueling, crew quarters, intra
vehicular suit, racks for microgravity experiments. Key
microgravity research areas targeted include life sciences,
pharmaceuticals, material sciences and manufacturing
technologies.
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