India’s Space Roadmap at GLEX 2025

Current Context: The Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025, held from May 7–9, 2025, at Yashobhoomi (Bharat Mandapam) in New Delhi, India.

• This Conference was organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI).
• Theme: "Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance," focusing on innovation, global cooperation, and future space missions.
• Participants: The conference has drawn significant international participation, with over 1800 attendees, including 233 international delegates from 36 countries and 10 astronauts from around the world.

Key Highlights:

• Gaganyaan Mission: India's first human spaceflight mission, reaffirming space ambitions.
• Bharatiya Antariksha Station: India plans to establish its own space station by 2035, enabling international research.
• Moon Mission: An Indian astronaut will land on the Moon by 2040, marking a historic milestone.
• Mars & Venus Missions: Future missions to Mars and Venus are part of India's long-term space vision.
• ISRO-NASA Collaboration: An Indian astronaut will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) in the coming weeks as part of a joint ISRO-NASA mission.
• Private Sector Growth: Over 250 space startups are actively contributing to satellite technology, propulsion, and imaging.
• Women in Space: PM Modi highlighted the increasing role of women scientists in leading India's space missions.

India’s space philosophy is rooted in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’—the world is one family, reinforcing global cooperation in space exploration.

Question:

Q.1 What is the target year for India to establish the Bharatiya Antariksha Station?
a) 2030
b) 2035
c) 2040
d) 2028

Answer: b) India aims to establish its own space station, the Bharatiya Antariksha Station, by 2035. This is a key milestone in India’s space program.