About BAS 

• It is India's proposed space station, part of the Indian Space Vision 2047. 
• Timeline: 
  • The first module is planned to be launched by 2028. 
  • Fully operational station targeted by 2035. 
• Purpose: 

• Serve as a space habitat for Indian astronauts. 
• Support scientific experiments and technology development in space. 

• Lunar Connection: A precursor to India's lunar manned mission by 2040. 
• Significance: 
  • Marks India's foray into permanent space exploration infrastructure. 
  • Will enhance India’s self-reliance in advanced space technologies and long-term human spaceflight missions. 
• Development Challenge: 
  • Building space habitats and modules is a completely new domain for ISRO. 
  • Requires advancements in space transportation systems and habitation technologies.