Archive · 23 May 2025
ISRO Advances Space Ambitions with Space Station, Lunar Missions
ISRO is planning big things in space!
They're building a space station that will weigh a lot.
They are also working on sending humans to space with the Gaganyaan mission and plan on sending lunar missions.
They've got satellites helping us here on Earth, from weather forecasts to teaching in schools.
Even after one small setback, they're still going strong, with more exciting missions to come!
ISRO is planning to launch an Indian space station weighing over 50 tonnes.
Gaganyaan's first mission will be an uncrewed test flight.
Chandrayaan-4 is set to return lunar samples within the next two-and-a-half years.
Chandrayaan-5, a joint mission with Japan, will feature a lander and rover for lunar exploration.
India has 57 operational satellites providing services such as weather forecasting and tele-education.
- Who
- Isro Chairman V Narayanan
- What
- Announced plans for an Indian space station, lunar missions and Gaganyaan missions
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To highlight ISRO's advancements in space exploration
- Space Station Weight
- 50 tonnes
- Operational Satellites
- 57
- Lunar Sample Return Mission
- Chandrayaan-4
- Chandrayaan-4 Timeline
- 2.5 years
- Lunar Mission (with Japan)
- Chandrayaan-5
Sources
First Gaganyaan mission to launch by the end of this year: ISRO chief Narayanan
ISRO chief stresses national security in Kolkata
ISRO chief announces 2025 as ‘Gaganyaan Year’ with first mission featuring Vyommitra robot to launch in December
