**Summary of Parliament Question: The Advantages and Benefits of Bharatiya Antariksh Station**
**Overview and Configuration**
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed the overall configuration for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), which is designed to comprise five modules. This configuration has received approval from the National Level Review Committee.
**Approvals and Timelines**
In September 2024, the Union Cabinet approved the development and launch of the first module, BAS-01, as part of the revised scope of the Gaganyaan Programme. The key milestones include:
* **2028:** Target for the launch of the first module (BAS-01).
* **2035:** Target for the station to be fully operational with all five modules.
**Financial and Industrial Scope**
The current approval and financial allocation are specifically for the first module.
* **Estimated Cost:** ₹1763 Crore for the development and launch of BAS-01.
* **Period:** Four years (2025 to 2028).
* **Industry Engagement:** The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) to Indian Industries for the realization of the structure for the first module.
**Technology and Research Goals**
The project aims to achieve several advanced technological milestones, including:
* **Operations:** Rendezvous and docking, robotics, and in-orbit refueling.
* **Infrastructure:** Crew quarters, intra-vehicular suits, and racks for microgravity experiments.
* **Microgravity Research Areas:** Focus on life sciences, pharmaceuticals, material sciences, and manufacturing technologies.
**Official Statement**
This information was provided in a written reply to the Lok Sabha by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and in the Prime Minister’s Office.
**Release Details**
* **Date:** 25 March 2026
* **Release ID:** 2244978
* **Source:** PIB Delhi, Department of Space
Key Entities Referenced
Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS): India's planned modular space station initiative, with the first module (BAS-01) approved for launch by 2028 and full operational status targeted for 2035.
Gaganyaan Programme: India's human spaceflight program, which was revised in scope to incorporate the development and launch of the first module of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation): The primary agency responsible for the system engineering, technology development, and overall configuration of the five-module space station.
National Level Review Committee: The committee that reviewed and finalized the overall configuration of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station.
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC): A lead ISRO center responsible for engaging Indian industry through Expressions of Interest to realize the structure of the space station's first module.
Department of Space
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: THE ADVANTAGES
AND BENEFITS OF BHARATIYA ANTRIKSH
STATION
Posted On: 25 MAR 2026 2:49PM by PIB Delhi
ISRO has worked out overall configuration of Bharatiya Antariksh Station comprising of five modules. The
overall configuration has been reviewed by the National Level Review Committee. In September 2024,
Union Cabinet approved development and launch of first module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS-01)
by 2028 as part of revision in scope of Gaganyaan Programme. Overall system engineering of BAS-01
module and technology development activities of various subsystems is progressing in ISRO Centers/Units.
It may be noted that Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre has issued an Expression of Interest to Indian Industries
for realization of structure for 1st module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS).
The current approval is limited to first module of Bharatiya Antariksh Station and the cost of development
and launch of first module is estimated as ₹1763 Cr for period of four years (2025 to 2028).
It is targeted to have 1st module of BAS by 2028 and fully operational BAS with all five modules by 2035.
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.
This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent charge) for the Ministry of Personnel,
Public Grievances & Pensions and In the Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in
the Lok Sabha today.
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