India Unveils Bharatiya Antariksh Station Model

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ISRO unveils the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) model, marking a giant leap in India’s space journey

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India plans to launch its first BAS module, BAS-01, by 2028, a major step toward building a full space station

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ISRO envisions expanding BAS to five modules by 2035, creating a self-sustaining orbital facility

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The BAS model was showcased during the National Space Day celebrations in New Delhi, inspiring scientists and youth

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With BAS, India aims to join global leaders like the US, Russia, and China in operating space stations

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The station will support long-term space research, experiments, and possibly future human missions to the Moon and Mars

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BAS will open avenues for international collaboration, technology growth, and boost India’s space economy

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