Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India to Triple Satellites and Build Space Station by 2040
India is planning a big expansion in space!
The country wants to have three times more satellites in space by the year 2040.
They're also working on building their own space station, with the first part going up in 2028.
This year, ISRO has 12 missions planned, including the launch of a special radar mission with NASA on July 30.
They want to be a top space power, just like other countries, using space technology for many different things.
ISRO plans to triple its satellites in orbit by 2040.
India aims to have its own space station by 2035.
The first module of the space station is targeted for orbit in 2028.
12 launch vehicle missions are scheduled by ISRO this year.
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission is set for July 30.
- Who
- ISRO, led by Narayanan.
- What
- India aims to significantly expand its space capabilities, including satellite numbers and a space station.
- When
- By 2040, India aims to be a leading space technology nation. The first space station module is targeted for 2028.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To advance space technology, applications, and infrastructure.
- Satellites in Orbit (Current)
- 55
- Target Year for Satellite Expansion
- 2040
- Planned Launch Vehicle Missions (This Year)
- 12
- NISAR Launch Date
- July 30
- Space Station Full Build
- 2035
- First Space Station Module in Orbit
- 2028