India has revealed a bold new plan for its space programme. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the country will have its own space station by 2035 and will bring rock samples from the Moon by 2040. Several other big missions are also lined up for the next 20 years.
ISRO’s Roadmap
On National Space Day, ISRO chief V. Narayanan shared the organisation’s vision. He said:
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India will send Chandrayaan-4 to the Moon and launch a Venus Orbiter Mission.
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The first part of the Bharatiya Antriksh Station (BAS) will be launched in 2028, and the station will be fully ready by 2035.
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A new rocket, called the Next Generation Launcher (NGL), has also been approved.
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By 2040, India plans not just to land on the Moon again but also to bring samples back to Earth.
Narayanan said these steps will place India “at par with any leading space agency in the world.”
PM Modi’s Message
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed scientists and students. He said India’s success in space has given the country “a unique standing in global space exploration.”
He reminded everyone of the historic moment in 2023, when India became the first country to reach the Moon’s South Pole. “We have reached the Moon and Mars, and now we have to take a peek into deep space,” he said.
Greetings on National Space Day! India’s journey in space reflects our determination, innovation and the brilliance of our scientists pushing boundaries. https://t.co/2XPktf49Ao
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2025Inspiring the Youth
The Prime Minister recalled his conversation with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who carried the Indian flag to the International Space Station. Modi said: “The moment when he showed me the tricolour is beyond words. In him, I saw the immense courage and infinite dreams of New India’s youth.”
He added that India is building its own group of astronauts and urged young people to join the journey and “give wings to India’s aspirations.”
📸 Experience the true size of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station!
The first-ever 1:1 scale model of the 1st module of BAS is now on display at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi! 🔥
This is exactly how big the actual module is going to be! On the bottom picture, you can compare its… pic.twitter.com/8bXoVCgURm
— ISRO Spaceflight (@ISROSpaceflight) August 22, 2025
Focus on New Technology
PM Modi also spoke about India’s work on semi-cryogenic engines and electric propulsion systems, which will power future missions. He praised efforts like the Indian Space Hackathon and the Robotics Challenge, calling them vital to inspire the next generation.
Also Read: When Chandrayaan-3 Made India the First to Reach the Moon’s South Pole?
A Future in Deep Space
National Space Day is a reminder of how far India has come in space exploration. This year, the focus was on the future—a space station, deeper space missions, and interplanetary travel. With these plans, India is aiming to become a global leader in space science.
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