More scientific missions needed, but budget a key consideration, say experts

India’s space station will be an extension of the Gaganyaan mission — the human spaceflight programme — and will help in carrying out microgravity and biological experiments. It is likely to weigh 20 tonnes, much less than ISS’s 419 tonnes.

from Hindustan Times - india http://bit.ly/2WE5aDk

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