ISRO Chief Outlines Ambitious Vision for India's Space Program, Targets Human Presence on Moon by 2040

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:31pm on 11 Jan 2024,Thursday Science

ISRO Chairman S Somanath revealed India's bold space vision at the International Space Conference. Emphasizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's longstanding support, Somanath shared plans for sustained human activities in space, aiming for an Indian astronaut on the moon by 2040. The roadmap includes the Gaganyaan mission, a space station by 2035, and the Venus Orbiter Mission. ISRO's recent successes, including the Aditya-L1 and XPoSat launches, underline India's commitment to space exploration. With ongoing tests for the Gaganyaan mission, ISRO's cost-effective missions continue to shape India's advancement in various sectors.

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