UPSC CSE Prelims 2024

What is India’s plan to have its own space station and how will it benefit our space programme?

Recently, the Government has announced that India’s first space station would be set up by 2030.

India's proposal towards space station:

1. Much smaller in mass (20 tonnes) than the International Space Station.

2. Preliminary plan-to accommodate astronauts for up to 20 days in space (an extension of the Gaganyaan mission).

3. Orbit Earth at an altitude of around 400km

4. Space docking experiment (Spadex)-Technology for making space stations functional.

Benefit for our space programme:

1. Microgravity experimentation lab- for astrobiology, materials science, space medicine and space weather.

2. Repair, maintenance and refuelling station

3. Space terminal for a space voyage

4. Earth Observation (Remote- Sensing)

5. Astronomical observations- Solar flares, meteorites etc.

6. Deep Space exploration

7. Sustenance of Human Space Mission

8. Global Position as Space power- Countering china’s hegemony.

Challenges

1. Budget Constraints.

2. Technological hindrances- Upgradation of GSLV-MK III will be required.

3. Probability of delay due to Gaganyaan.

The plan for an Indian space station seems ambitious. However, ISRO has reached a technological point where it can create a dynamic space program. Collaboration with the private sector is needed in order to realise this program timely and efficiently.  


Post a Comment

Cookie Consent
We serve cookies on this site to analyze traffic, remember your preferences, and optimize your experience.
Oops!
It seems there is something wrong with your internet connection. Please connect to the internet and start browsing again.
AdBlock Detected!
We have detected that you are using adblocking plugin in your browser.
The revenue we earn by the advertisements is used to manage this website, we request you to whitelist our website in your adblocking plugin.
Site is Blocked
Sorry! This site is not available in your country.
//disable Text Selection and Copying