International Conference on Space 2025: India targets space station by 2035, Moon landing by 2040
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, inaugurating the CII's International Conference on Space 2025 on 8 September, said India aims for a Bharatiya Space Station by 2035 and an Indian astronaut on the Moon by 2040.
Summary
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh virtually inaugurated the International Conference on Space 2025 on 8 September 2025, themed 'Harnessing Space for Global Progress: Innovation, Policy, and Growth'. The conference was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and drew over 500 delegates from India and abroad. The Minister said India's goals include a Bharatiya Space Station by 2035 and landing an Indian astronaut on the Moon by 2040. He cited Chandrayaan-3, which made India the first country to land near the lunar south pole, and described more than 300 space startups as the backbone of India's space reforms.
Key facts
- Event
- International Conference on Space 2025, 8 Sep 2025
- Organiser
- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
- Theme
- Harnessing Space for Global Progress: Innovation, Policy, and Growth
- Targets
- Bharatiya Space Station by 2035; Indian on Moon by 2040
- Startups
- 300+ space startups
- Delegates
- 500+
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh at the International Conference on Space 2025, by which year does India aim to land an Indian astronaut on the Moon?
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Correct answer: D — 2040
The Minister said India's goals include a Bharatiya Space Station by 2035 and an Indian astronaut on the Moon by 2040.
Which organisation hosted the International Conference on Space 2025 inaugurated on 8 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
The conference was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
What was the theme of the International Conference on Space 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Harnessing Space for Global Progress: Innovation, Policy, and Growth
The conference was themed 'Harnessing Space for Global Progress: Innovation, Policy, and Growth'.