India’s Giant Leap: ISRO to Build Its Own Space Station by 2040
India is set to join the elite club of space-faring nations with plans for its own space station by 2040, announced ISRO Chairman V Narayanan. Speaking at a special event hosted by GITAM Deemed to be University in Visakhapatnam, Narayanan outlined the vision for India’s future in space exploration.
In his keynote, the ISRO chief highlighted the organization’s remarkable achievements, including launching 434 satellites for 35 countries and advancing projects in climate monitoring, meteorology, and communication systems.
He revealed ISRO’s ongoing work on a satellite for G20 countries aimed at monitoring climate change, air pollution, and weather patterns, reinforcing India’s contribution to global sustainability efforts.
NASA-ISRO’s Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) Mission
Narayanan also spoke about the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission—a collaborative Earth-observing project using advanced radar imaging to track surface changes.
“India’s vision is to become self-reliant and a global leader in space technology. Our space station will be a testament to this ambition,” he emphasized.
Inviting academic institutions like GITAM to collaborate, Narayanan encouraged students and researchers to actively contribute to India’s expanding space knowledge base.
This announcement marks a significant milestone in India’s journey from launching its first satellite Aryabhata in 1975 to becoming a key player in the global space ecosystem.
