India has planned to place an uncrewed space station about 400-600 km above the Earth. Gradually, ISRO hopes to build on the uncrewed station and make a five-module station capable of housing astronauts.

Indian Space Station: Development & launch of first module to cost $187mn

The first module is slated for launch in 2028, with the complete station expected to be operational by 2035, positioning India alongside the United States, Russia, and China as nations that have independently operated space stations, either currently or in the past.

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Indian Space Station: Development & launch of first module to cost $187mn

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