In 2025, ISRO announced the construction of the “Bharatiya Antariksh Station” project. What is the first module scheduled to be tested under this initiative?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Orbital Habitation Module.
• The first component of India’s Bharatiya Antariksh Station will be the Orbital Habitation Module, designed for long-duration crew stay in low Earth orbit.
Information Booster:
• Project announced by ISRO in 2025, post-Gaganyaan mission success.
• Target year for deployment: 2035.
• Will host scientific research, microgravity experiments, and technology testing.
• Marks India’s entry into permanent space infrastructure.
• To be launched using HLVM3 rocket (upgraded GSLV Mk-III).
Additional Knowledge:
• First phase involves 2–3 module configuration.
• India to collaborate with friendly nations for payload experiments.
• Will replace India’s dependence on ISS access for human spaceflight.