On National Space Day at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) revealed a life‑size model of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS‑01) module, setting a milestone in India’s space ambitions.
India plans to launch BAS‑01 by 2028, aiming to deploy a fully operational five‑module space station by 2035, thus joining the elite group of nations with orbital labs, alongside the ISS and China’s Tiangong.
The BAS‑01 model weighs approximately 10 tonnes and will orbit at 450 km altitude. It features several indigenous systems, including environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS), Bharat Docking & Berthing Mechanisms, automated hatch system, plug-and-play avionics, refuelling capabilities, radiation & MMOD protection, airlocks and support for extravehicular activities.
Designed as a versatile orbital laboratory, BAS will support microgravity research, space sciences, life sciences, medicine, and interplanetary exploration, and will facilitate space tourism, international collaboration, and talent inspiration.
This unveiling underscores not just a technological leap, but India’s growing role in global space exploration and commercial space ventures.
