HAL chosen for SSLV tech transfer by IN-SPACE

In a significant milestone, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has been selected for the Transfer of Technology (ToT) of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACE).

- TBG NETWORK NEW DELHI

HAL will be responsible for absorbing, manufacturing and commercialising SSLV technology.

According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a three-stage Launch Vehicle configured with three Solid Propulsion Stages and liquid propulsion based Velocity Trimming Module (VTM) as a terminal stage. SSLV is capable of launching upto 500kg satellite in 500km planar orbit.

HAL Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) DK Sunil said that the selection for transfer for technology will enable indigenous production and further development of small satellite launch capabilities. HAL's selection for the SSLV ToT will enable indigenous production and further development of small satellite launch capabilities, opening up new partnerships with domestic and international satellite operators, he said, according to a post by HAL.

The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a compact, cost-effective, and highly flexible launch vehicle developed by ISRO to address the rapidly growing demand for launching small satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), the post added.