Archive · 25 Jul 2025
ISRO Plans Major Expansion of Satellites and Space Station
India's space agency, ISRO, wants to launch many more satellites in the next few years.
They plan to almost triple the number of satellites currently in space.
ISRO also wants to build its own space station by 2035, starting with a module in 2028.
This year, they are planning several launches, including the NASA-ISRO radar mission.
ISRO is changing how it works, aiming to do more business in the space industry.
They're working hard to make space technology better for everyone.
ISRO plans to nearly triple its in-orbit satellites within three years.
India aims to have its own space station by 2035, with the first module in orbit by 2028.
The ISRO is planning 12 launch vehicle missions this year.
The upcoming NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission is scheduled for launch on July 30.
ISRO is shifting from a service-oriented model to seizing business opportunities in the space sector.
- Who
- ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation).
- What
- India plans to significantly increase its satellite presence in space and build a space station.
- When
- Within the next three years, and aiming for a space station by 2035.
- Where
- In space.
- Why
- To meet the growing demands and expand its capabilities in space technology.
- Current Satellites
- 55
- Target Satellite Increase
- Nearly triple in three years
- Upcoming Mission
- NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR)
- NISAR Launch Date
- July 30
- Space Station Goal
- By 2035
- First Space Station Module
- In orbit by 2028
- Launch Vehicle Missions Planned
- 12 this year