Project ASTRA-LM, or Analog Station for Terrestrial Research in Astronautics – Lunar & Martian, is India’s and Asia’s pioneering analog astronaut research facility designed to simulate extraterrestrial environments, specifically those of the Moon and Mars. Located in the unique and extreme terrains of Ladakh, ASTRA-LM is a strategic initiative to prepare astronauts for future short and long-duration space missions. This station serves as a testbed for advanced space technologies, groundbreaking scientific research, and comprehensive human factors studies. Through its operations, ASTRA-LM aligns with the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) goals to establish the Bharatiya Anthariksh Station by 2035 and to support India’s first crewed lunar mission by 2040. The project seeks to engage in strategic partnerships and data-driven research, with robust operational protocols ensuring its global relevance and scientific impact.