Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) Module

On 22nd August 2025, during the National Space Day celebrations in New Delhi, the first module of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) was unveiled.

The development marks a major milestone in India’s long-term orbital research and human spaceflight ambitions.

About BAS

The Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) is India’s planned orbital space station intended to support astronaut stays, scientific research, technology demonstration, and long-duration human space missions.

Key Aspect	Details
First Module	The first module, BAS-01, is planned for launch in 2028.
Module Size	BAS-01 is a 10-tonne class module.
Long-term Plan	Planned expansion into a five-module orbital station by 2035.
Orbit Altitude	The station is planned to orbit at an altitude of about 450 km.
Orbital Laboratory	BAS will become India’s first dedicated orbital laboratory.
Life Support System	Uses the ECLSS (Environmental Control & Life Support System).
Indigenous Systems	Includes the Bharat Docking System, Bharat Berthing Mechanism, and onboard data systems.
Research Facilities	Supports microgravity experiments, scientific research, innovation, and technology testing in space.

Strategic Importance

Places India alongside the USA and China as operators of orbital laboratories.
Strengthens India’s long-term human spaceflight capabilities after the Gaganyaan programme.
Provides infrastructure for advanced scientific and technological research in microgravity conditions.

PT Facts

BAS: Bharatiya Antariksh Station is India’s proposed indigenous space station.
Human Spaceflight Roadmap: BAS is linked with India’s long-term plans after Gaganyaan.
Microgravity Research: Useful for biology, medicine, materials science, and advanced space technologies.
Orbital Presence: BAS will enhance India’s independent long-duration space capability.

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