PM Modi directs ISRO to land on the moon by 2040

PM Modi directs ISRO to land on the moon by 2040

• India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has announced ambitious plans to expand the country’s space activities, including sending its first astronaut to the moon by 2040 and establishing a native space station by 2035.

• Following the success of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar probe, India is gearing up for lunar exploration.

• Originally, India aimed to have its own space station by 2022, but technical issues and the COVID-19 pandemic caused delays.

• The Gaganyaan mission, expected in 2025, plans to launch three crew members into orbit for three days.

• India’s space sector opened up to private companies in 2020, leading to the growth of over 150 space tech startups and increased foreign investments.

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Published date : 18 Oct 2023 04:59PM