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By the year 2030, India plans to start its own space station by joining the best space clubs of America, Russia, and China.

Key points

1. A space station is a spacecraft that has facilities for crew members. It is prepared in such a way that it can remain in space for a long time, in addition to it another spacecraft can be added.
2. So far, the International Space Station-ISS, which was established in space in the year 1998, is the most popular in the world. It is noteworthy that ISS is the largest man-made body established in low Earth orbit.

Indian Space Station

1. The Indian Space Station, which weighs about 20 tons, will be much lighter than the International Space Station. It will be used in tests related to microgravity and not for space travel.
2. Under the initial phase of this project, astronauts will be able to stay in it for about 20 days. The project will be an extension of the Gaganyaan Mission.
3. This space station will orbit the Earth at an altitude of about 400 km.
4. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is working on the Space Docking Experiment (Spandex).

“The technique of space docking refers to the technique of connecting two spacecraft into space. This is a technique with which it is possible to send a human from one spacecraft to another. Therefore space docking is very important for the operation of the space station. "

Importance of Indian Space Station

1. The space station is necessary to collect meaningful scientific data (especially for biological experiments).
2. This will increase India's surveillance capability.
3. This will also reduce the expenditure on sending the satellite repeatedly monitored in space.