{"id":3769,"date":"2025-08-26T14:00:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T08:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivechanaias.com\/?p=3769"},"modified":"2025-08-26T14:00:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T08:30:54","slug":"bharatiya-antariksh-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivechanaias.com\/?p=3769","title":{"rendered":"Bharatiya Antariksh Station"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview: What is Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Bharatiya Antariksh Station is a proposed Indian space station that will be fully developed and managed by ISRO. It is envisioned as a modular platform in Earth\u2019s orbit, where astronauts can live and work. The station\u2019s purpose is to function as a research hub in space\u2014facilitating experiments in science and technology, testing advanced systems, and enabling missions that involve humans staying in space for extended durations.<strong>Timeline<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First Module Launch (BAS-01)<\/strong>: Scheduled for <strong>2028<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Full Station Operational by<\/strong>: <strong>2035<\/strong>, down from an earlier aim of 2030 due to delays (Gaganyaan program issues, COVID-19).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The station will orbit at altitude of <strong>400\u2013450 km<\/strong>, with an inclination of <strong>51.5\u00b0\u201351.6\u00b0<\/strong>, ensuring accessibility from various international ports.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Configuration &amp; Capacity<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Comprises <strong>five modules<\/strong> connected via a Common Berthing Mechanism.<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions: approximately <strong>27 m \u00d7 20 m<\/strong> in total.<\/li>\n<li>Crew capacity: nominally <strong>3\u20134 astronauts<\/strong>, with short-duration capability of <strong>up to 6<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BAS-01 (Base Module): The First Step<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Specs<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Size: <strong>3.8 m diameter \u00d7 8 m length<\/strong>, weight: around <strong>10 tonnes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indigenous technologies<\/strong>: includes Environmental Control &amp; Life Support System (ECLSS), Bharat Docking System, Bharat Berthing Mechanism, and an automated hatch system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display<\/strong>: A full-scale model was showcased during National Space Day 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Technical Capabilities &amp; Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Operational Tools<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Refillable systems for propulsion and ECLSS fluids.<\/li>\n<li>Radiation shielding, thermal protection, and MMOD (Micro-Meteoroid Orbital Debris) safeguards.<\/li>\n<li>Plug-and-play avionics, crew viewports, space suits, and airlocks for use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Research &amp; Utilization<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Supports <strong>microgravity research<\/strong>, medicine, life sciences, Earth observation, and interplanetary exploration.<\/li>\n<li>Potential to underpin <strong>space tourism<\/strong>, leveraging the orbital lab for commercial usage. <strong>Strategic Significance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Technological Leap<\/strong>: BAS represents a major milestone in India\u2019s human spaceflight capabilities, following Gaganyaan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Global Standing &amp; Collaboration<\/strong>: Aims to establish India as a spacefaring nation alongside ISS and China\u2019s Tiangong, with opportunities for international partnerships.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic &amp; Social Impact<\/strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Enhances Earth observation for disaster management.<\/li>\n<li>Boosts the space economy, high-tech job creation, and encourages youth to pursue STEM careers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Gaganyaan Integration &amp; Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Expanded Gaganyaan Scope<\/strong>: The Gaganyaan human spaceflight program now includes development of the BAS. Approval covers eight missions, including precursor and validation missions leading to BAS-01\u2019s launch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget Allocation<\/strong>: Total funding earmarked is <strong>\u20b920,193 crore<\/strong> (approx.)\u2014covering Gaganyaan expansion and BAS development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview: What is Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)? &nbsp; The Bharatiya Antariksh Station is a proposed Indian space station that will be fully developed and managed by ISRO. It is envisioned as a modular platform in Earth\u2019s orbit, where astronauts can live and work. 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