During his address on the 79th Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi revealed India’s plan to construct its own space station from the Red Fort. This announcement followed his mention of Operation Sindoor. PM Modi also highlighted the return of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla from the International Space Station (ISS) as a key development for India’s space program. The Prime Minister stated that India is making significant progress in space independently.
India is actively developing its space station and the Gaganyaan mission. PM Modi stated that over 300 space-related startups are actively contributing to the sector. The Prime Minister’s speech emphasized India’s move towards self-reliance in space.
**About Space Stations**
A space station is a structure in orbit where astronauts can live, work, and conduct research.
**Countries with Space Stations**
India is joining the list of nations that have their own space stations, including:
* **China:** Tiangong
* **Russia:** Russian Orbital Service Station (under development)
* **International Space Station:** A joint project.