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ISRO Unveils Full-Scale Model of Bharatiya Antariksh Station, Targets 2028 Debut Module

The full-scale BAS-01 mock-up signals a push to validate homegrown life-support, docking systems, microgravity research capabilities in low Earth orbit.

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The unveiling of the BAS marks a major milestone in India’s long-term space ambitions, cementing its position as a rising power in human spaceflight and orbital science.
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Overview

  • ISRO displayed a 1:1 BAS-01 mock-up at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi during National Space Day.
  • The agency is aiming to launch BAS-01 in 2028 with expansion to a five‑module complex by 2035, according to multiple reports from the event.
  • The first module is reported at about 10 tonnes with a 3.8‑meter diameter and 8‑meter length, targeting a roughly 450‑kilometer orbit.
  • BAS features include indigenous ECLSS, Bharat Docking and Berthing systems, automated hatches, refuelling provisions, EVA airlocks, radiation and MMOD shielding, spacesuits, and plug‑and‑play avionics.
  • Planned roles include microgravity science, life‑science studies and technology demonstrations with potential for international collaboration and space tourism, while some launch and funding specifics remain unconfirmed.