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India targets space station by 2035 and moon mission by 2040

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced ambitious goals to establish a space station by 2035 and conduct a moon mission by 2040.

The Business Standard ยท 10 September 2026, 7:55 PM

During a virtual address at the International Space Summit held in Paris, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the country's future space exploration objectives. He announced that India aims to set up a space station by 2035 and complete a mission to the moon by 2040. Emphasizing the global impact of these initiatives, the Prime Minister stated that the benefits of such advancements must be accessible to all of humanity.