Question : MANNED SPACE MISSION



(a) whether the Government is planning a manned mission to space by 2015;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government is also planning to set up a space station in future; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL, PG & PENSIONS AND IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE(SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY):

(a) & (b) No, Madam. However, the Government has approved development of a few critical technologies relevant for manned mission.

(c) No, Madam.

(d) Does not arise.