ISRO receives Rs 2000 crore funding for Chandrayaan-4, Rs 11,000 crore additional boost for Gaganyaan mission
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Chandrayaan-4 Mission Gets Approval
The Indian government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has greenlit the Chandrayaan-4 mission, aimed at advancing lunar exploration with a focus on sample collection and return technologies.
Building on Chandrayaan-3 Success
Following the historic success of Chandrayaan-3’s soft lunar landing, Chandrayaan-4 will further develop technologies essential for lunar docking, sample collection, and safe return to Earth.
Budget Allocation of Rs 2,104.06 Crore
The mission has been allocated a budget of Rs 2,104.06 crore ($253 million) and will be a significant step in strengthening India’s space program.
Timeline and ISRO Leadership
Led by ISRO, Chandrayaan-4 is expected to be completed within 36 months, with substantial involvement from Indian industries and academic institutions.
Approval of Venus Orbiter Mission
The Cabinet has also approved the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), with a budget of Rs 1,236 crore ($149 million). Scheduled for launch in March 2028, VOM will study Venus’s atmosphere and surface evolution.
Bharatiya Antariksh Station to Launch in 2028
The government has given the go-ahead for the first module of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS-1), slated for launch in 2028. This marks a major milestone in India’s space station aspirations.
Expanded Gaganyaan Programme
The Gaganyaan programme has received a funding boost of Rs 11,170 crore, bringing the total to Rs 20,193 crore. This will support eight missions by 2028, including manned space missions and the BAS-1 launch.
Long-term Space Exploration Goals
India’s space goals include establishing a space station by 2035 and conducting a crewed lunar landing by 2040. Chandrayaan-4 will play a key role in validating technologies for these future missions.