Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Rakesh Sharma on India's Ambitious Space Program
India is aiming high in space!
They plan to send astronauts into space by 2025-2026 with the Gaganyaan mission.
They are also building their own space station, the Bhartiya Antariksha Station, with the first module launching by 2028 and fully deployed by 2035.
India wants to land on the Moon by 2040!
Astronaut Rakesh Sharma is helping with this, supporting the training of new astronauts.
India's approach is inclusive, focusing on global cooperation and sharing space research benefits.
India plans crewed Gaganyaan missions for 2025-2026.
India is building the Bhartiya Antariksha Station, with the first module launching by 2028.
India aims to land an Indian on the Moon by 2040.
Rakesh Sharma is involved in the Gaganyaan program and emphasizes inclusivity.
The Chandrayaan-4 mission is planned for lunar sample return.
- Who
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with support from Rakesh Sharma.
- What
- India's ambitious space program, including Gaganyaan, Bhartiya Antariksha Station, and lunar landing missions.
- When
- Gaganyaan launch targeted for 2025-2026, station module by 2028, lunar landing by 2040.
- Where
- In space, with launches from Sriharikota; Bhartiya Antariksha Station in Earth orbit; Lunar missions to the moon.
- Why
- To advance space capabilities, conduct scientific research, and foster global collaboration with a focus on peaceful use and inspiring future generations.
- Key Missions
- Gaganyaan, Bhartiya Antariksha Station, Lunar landing
- Gaganyaan Launch Target
- 2025-2026
- Bhartiya Antariksha Station Launch Target
- First module by 2028, full deployment by 2035
- Lunar Landing Target
- 2040
- Astronaut Training
- Gaganyatris trained in Russia and India
- Chandrayaan-4 Mission
- Lunar sample return
