Chandrayaan-5 mission aims for Moon landing by 2040

India's space agency, ISRO, has officially approved the Chandrayaan-5 mission, aiming to land on the Moon by 2040. ISRO Chief V. Narayanan announced that the mission will feature a 350 kg rover developed in collaboration with Japan. In addition to the lunar mission, Narayanan discussed broader plans for India's space program. He revealed that India aims to establish a space station by 2035 and is working on a new spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam. These initiatives reflect India's growing ambitions in space exploration. India has already made significant strides in launching international satellites. The success of these missions highlights the country's commitment to expanding its presence in space technology and exploration.