Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS):
1.Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) is a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) space station designed to establish a sustained human presence in space.
2.Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) is closely linked to the Gaganyaan programme.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) is planned to be a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) space station, orbiting at an altitude of 400–450 km above the Earth. It is designed to support long-term human space missions and advanced scientific research.
Statement 2 is correct. The BAS project is closely linked to the Gaganyaan programme, which serves as its foundation. The Gaganyaan initiative includes precursor missions and technology development for BAS, making it an integral part of India’s broader human spaceflight ambitions.
Source: DD News
