ISRO reveals astronaut capabilities for ‘Bharatiya Antariksh Station’ and updates on Indian astronaut training
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has revealed details about the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), a project aimed at enhancing India’s space exploration capabilities. The original space station weighed about 52 tons, designed to accommodate three astronauts. However, ISRO plans to increase the station’s capacity to accommodate six astronauts in the future. This information was revealed during the Kannada Technical Seminar held at the UR Rao Satellite Center in Bengaluru.
Platform for space research and tourism
BAS aims to serve as a research platform to study various aspects of space, including life sciences, medicine and interplanetary exploration, India Today reported. It will provide the opportunity to study the effects of microgravity on human health and test essential technologies needed for long-term human presence in space. Additionally, the space station will support the growing space tourism sector, with India entering the commercial space sector by leveraging the station’s resources.
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Focus on sustainable space habitats
ISRO is focusing on creating sustainable habitats in space as part of its larger strategy to carry out extended human missions beyond Earth. This development is in line with a global trend where countries such as the United States and China are promoting their own space infrastructure. BAS will contribute to ongoing international cooperation and serve as a scientific research center. It will also inspire younger generations to consider a career in space science and technology.
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Although BAS is still under development, it has the potential to significantly advance scientific research and open up new commercial opportunities for India in space. Through this project, ISRO continues its commitment to expanding India’s role in space exploration and contribution to the global space community.
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Progress of Indian astronauts in training
In other space-related news, the two Indian astronauts selected for the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) have successfully completed the first phase of training. Captain Shubhanshu Shukla (Prime) and Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (Backup), known as Gaganyatris, began their training in August 2024. The training, conducted in collaboration with NASA, includes mission-oriented activities, SpaceX suit installation, and familiarization with the SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft. They will continue their training, focusing on scientific research in microgravity and spacecraft mission scenarios.
