“This is designed to be a home for astronauts on interplanetary missions. It can be built on the Moon, Mars, or any extraterrestrial object,” said Kumar, an associate professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru. His groundbreaking design for a space habitat called the Bhartiya Extraterrestrial Expandable Modular Habitat, or BHEEM, is a futuristic abode engineered for work—and stay—in space for extended periods. Bengaluru: Aloke Kumar and his team are building a luxury condominium with elaborate private quarters, separate workspaces, and even a gym. Although the location isn’t a posh area of Bengaluru, Delhi, or Mumbai–it’s outer…