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Union Cabinet approved the building of Bharatiya Anthariksh Station (BAS) by extending scope of Gaganyaan Programme | Current Affairs | Vision IAS
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Union Cabinet approved the building of Bharatiya Anthariksh Station (BAS) by extending scope of Gaganyaan Programme

Posted 19 Sep 2024

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Cabinet gave approval for development of first module of Bharatiya Anthariksh Station (BAS-1) and undertake missions to demonstrate and validate various technologies for building and operating BAS.

  • Presently, there are two space stations in orbit namely, International Space Station and China’s Tiangong Space Station.

Revised Gaganyaan Programme

  • Gaganyaan Programme approved in 2018 envisages undertaking the human spaceflight to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
    • It targets development and demonstration of critical technologies for long duration human space missions.
  • Under Revised Programme, ISRO will undertake four missions under ongoing Gaganyaan Programme by 2026 and development of BAS-1 & four missions for demonstration & validation of various technologies for BAS by December, 2028. 
    • By 2035, ISRO plans to construct additional modules to achieve full operational status for space station.
  • BAS is currently in conceptualization phase, under which overall architecture, number and types of modules, docking ports etc. are being studied. 

Significance of BAS

  • Fulfil Amrit Kaal vision for creation of BAS by 2035 and Indian Crewed Lunar Mission by 2040. 
  • Boost microgravity-based scientific research, technology development activities, and encourage innovations.
  • Boost employment in high-tech space and allied sectors with enhanced industrial participation.

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Union Cabinet also approved the development of Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), a significant step towards establishing & operating BAS.

  • It will have 3 times the payload capability of Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3), with ability to carry up to 30 tonnes to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
  • It will have a reusable first stage resulting in low-cost access to space and modular green propulsion systems.
  • NGLV will be demonstrated with three development flights  with a target of 8 years for completion of development phase
  • Tags :
  • Gaganyaan
  • ISS
  • Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS-1)
  • Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV)
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