New Delhi — India plans to launch the first module of its proposed indigenous space station in 2028, with initial design work completed and development of prototype hardware underway, the government said Thursday. Its first module, known as BAS-01, is targeted for development and launch by 2028. A total of 31 baseline design documents have been released, subsystem design activities have begun and prototype hardware is being developed for India’s human spaceflight program, he said. Other critical technologies required for human spaceflight include spacesuits, viewing ports and crew seats. He added that the program would strengthen India’s capabilities in human spaceflight and support innovation and advanced manufacturing in the domestic space industry.