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In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a series of ambitious space missions totaling ₹31,772 crore, marking a significant boost to India’s space exploration capabilities. The approval encompasses a comprehensive roadmap for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) extending up to nearly 2040.
Among the key initiatives sanctioned are the Chandrayaan-4 mission, a mission to Venus, an enhanced Gaganyaan mission including the Bhartiya Antariksha Station (BAS), and the development of a new rocket, Soorya.
Chandrayaan-4 Mission
The Chandrayaan-4 mission aims to advance technologies for lunar exploration and return missions. With an allocation of ₹2,104 crore, this mission will focus on demonstrating the technologies needed for landing on the Moon, collecting lunar samples, and returning them to Earth. The mission is slated for completion within 36 months and will pave the way for future manned lunar missions, with an Indian moon landing planned by 2040.
Venus Orbiter Mission
India’s first mission to Venus, known as the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), has been greenlit with a budget of ₹1,236 crore. Scheduled to launch in March 2028, this mission will study Venus’s surface, subsurface, atmospheric processes, and the influence of the Sun on its atmosphere. This mission builds on the success of India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) and aims to provide valuable insights into the planet’s evolution.
Bhartiya Antariksha Station and Gaganyaan Enhancements
The Cabinet has also approved the development of the first module of the Bhartiya Antariksha Station (BAS-1) under the Gaganyaan program. This includes an extension of the Gaganyaan program to incorporate new developments for BAS and additional un-crewed missions. With ₹20,193 crore allocated, this initiative aims to launch the first unit of BAS-1 by December 2029 and will involve eight missions focused on technology development and demonstration.
Soorya Rocket Development
To support these ambitious missions, the Cabinet has authorized the development of the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), named Soorya, with an investment of ₹8,239 crore. Soorya will feature three times the payload capacity of the current Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LMV-3) and will incorporate modular green propulsion systems and reusability, aiming for a more cost-effective and efficient access to space. The development of Soorya is expected to be completed within 96 months.
Future Prospects
This comprehensive set of approvals underscores India’s commitment to advancing its space exploration capabilities and securing a prominent position in global space research. ISRO’s efforts are set to revolutionize India’s space program and contribute significantly to the global understanding of planetary science and space technology.
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