| Venus Orbiter Mission: Aims to study Venus’ atmosphere and other planetary conditions. The mission is set to launch in March 2028. This will be India’s second interplanetary mission after the Mars Orbiter Mission. |
- The Union government has approved:
- Chandrayaan-4 mission to bring moon rocks to Earth
- Venus Orbiter Mission
- Expansion Plan of the Gaganyaan project, aimed at building an Indian space station.
- Chandrayaan-4 Mission to collect lunar samples and return them safely to Earth.
- Chandrayaan-4 will involve multiple launches and include a space docking experiment scheduled for later this year.
- Gaganyaan Program Expansion: The program now includes plans for an Indian space station by 2035 and a crewed lunar mission by 2040.
- Next-Generation Launch Vehicle: Approval was granted for the development of a new launch vehicle capable of carrying heavier payloads, essential for future space station and lunar missions.
- With long-term goals including the establishment of a self-sustained space station and manned lunar expeditions.
Dig Deeper: Read about Axiom-4 Mission.
