The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) unveiled a model of the Indian Space Station (BAS) module during the two -day National Space Day celebrations started in New Delhi on Friday (August 22, 2025). India plans to launch the first module of its own manufactured space station, BAS by 2028. With this, India will join the group of selected countries that operate orbital laboratories.

Currently, there are two orbital laboratories- the International Space Station (ISS) operated by five space agencies and the Tiangong space station of China. Under its ambitious plans for the space sector, India is planning to set up five modules of the Indian space station by 2035.

450 km above will be installed in the lower orbit of the earth

The BAS-01 module is expected to weigh 10 tonnes and will be installed in the lower orbit of the Earth 450 km above the Earth. Its main features include indigenously developed environmental control and life support system (ECLSS), India Docking System, India Birthing Mechanism, Automatic Hatch System, Micro -Gravity Research and Platforms for Technology Performance, Scientific Imaging and Audowment for Covenant’s Entertainment.

The Indian space station will also have all the things like propulsion and ECLSS fluid recurrence, radiation, thermal and subtle meteorial orbital debris (MMOD) protection, space suits.

Will give a chance to test the necessary techniques

The BAS is expected to act as a research platform for the study of various aspects of space, life science, medical and internal explorations. This will provide an opportunity to study the effects of subtle gravity on human health and test the techniques required for long -term human presence in space.

Space station will promote space tourism

This space station will promote space tourism and India will enter the commercial space sector by taking advantage of the resources of this orbital laboratory. The BAS will contribute to the ongoing international cooperation and will act as a center for scientific research and inspire the younger generation to make a career in space science and technology.

A huge BAS-01 model of 3.8 meter times 8 meters at the National Space Day celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi was the center of attraction.

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