Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu – July 26, 2025
India is preparing to take a giant leap in space exploration. The Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and *Secretary of the Department of Space, **Dr. V. Narayanan, has confirmed that *India’s first manned moon mission is being actively developed and will be launched by the year 2040.
A National Vision Backed by the Prime Minister
Speaking at a public interaction in Tiruchirappalli, Dr. Narayanan said,
“The Hon’ble Prime Minister has directed us to study the feasibility of a manned lunar mission. He has clearly stated that by 2040, we must land our brothers or sisters on the Moon and bring them back safely. We are working diligently under his guidance.”
This announcement marks a new chapter in India’s rapidly growing space ambitions.
India’s Next Space Milestone: Human Landing on the Moon
ISRO has already demonstrated its technological prowess through missions like *Chandrayaan, **Mangalyaan, and the ongoing *Gaganyaan human spaceflight project. The proposed manned moon mission would make India the fourth country in the world to achieve this historic feat—after the United States, Russia, and China.
The initiative will require:
- Development of a next-generation launch vehicle
- Creation of habitat modules and life-support systems
- Safe re-entry and recovery infrastructure
- Extensive astronaut training and simulation facilities
Gaganyaan Paves the Way for Moon Mission
India’s first crewed mission to low Earth orbit, Gaganyaan, scheduled for launch in 2025–26, will serve as the technological foundation for the lunar mission. Experts believe this step will significantly accelerate ISRO’s readiness for deep space human exploration.
What This Means for India’s Space Future
Under the leadership of *Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has seen a major push toward innovation in space and defense technology. This lunar initiative is not just about reaching the Moon—it’s about showing the world that *India is a leader in peaceful, cutting-edge space exploration.
It also promises broader benefits, such as:
- Boosting India’s global standing in space science
- Opening new frontiers for research and international collaboration
- Inspiring younger generations to pursue careers in space and STEM fields