The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) unveiled its grand vision for the future of space exploration, announcing plans to launch India's maiden international space station by 2028.

• S Somanath, the chairman of ISRO, disclosed this groundbreaking initiative during an event held in Ahmedabad on Friday.
• Addressing a cohort of young scientists at the Bhartiya Vigyan Sammelan, a collaborative effort between Vigyan Bharti (Vibha) and the Gujarat government, Somanath articulated the ambitious timeline for the launch of the initial module of the International Space Station (ISS).
• “Within the next five years, our inaugural module of the international space station will be propelled into orbit,” he declared. The first module, a robotic marvel, is projected to weigh a substantial 8 tonnes.
• This colossal endeavour also involves the development of a novel rocket by ISRO, capable of shouldering an impressive load ranging between 20 to 1,215 tonnes. Currently,
• India's rocket technology is equipped to transport only 10 tonnes, indicating a significant leap in capacity.