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HAL to Build and Operate SSLV: Signs Key Technology Transfer Pact with ISRO, IN-SPACe & NSIL

HAL Gets Greenlight to Manufacture & Operate SSLVs Under ISRO Technology Transfer
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Bengaluru: In a major push towards building India’s commercial space capabilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) Technology Transfer Agreement with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL).

The agreement was signed on Wednesday in Bengaluru, paving the way for HAL to build, own, and operate SSLVs—a strategic shift from being a component supplier to a full-fledged space launch services provider.

Strategic Collaboration: Who Signed the Pact?

The agreement was signed by

  • Jayakrishnan S, CEO (Bangalore Complex), HAL
  • Dr A Rajarajan, Director, VSSC
  • M Mohan, Chairman, NSIL
  • Rajeev Jyoti, Director (Technical), IN-SPACe

Present at the ceremony were

  • Dr D K Sunil, CMD, HAL
  • Dr V Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO
  • Dr Pawan Kumar Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe
  • HAL Directors and senior scientists from participating organisations

SSLV: India’s New Launch Solution for Small Satellites

The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a three-stage launch vehicle designed to deliver payloads of up to 500 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). It offers a cost-effective and quick-turnaround option for launching small satellites, which are seeing rising demand in sectors like:

  • Communication
  • Earth observation
  • Navigation
  • Academic and commercial R&D

HAL to Absorb & Commercialize SSLV Technology

Under the technology transfer agreement

  • HAL will absorb the technology over a 2-year period.
  • This will be followed by a 10-year production phase.
  • The license granted to HAL is non-exclusive and non-transferable.

The transferred technology covers

  • Complete design and manufacturing documentation
  • Quality control processes
  • Launch operations know-how
  • Post-flight analysis
  • Training and support from ISRO
HAL

HAL’s Strategic Shift: Building a Space Vertical

This move is aligned with HAL’s long-term vision to establish a dedicated space vertical. It now gains the autonomy to build, own, and operate SSLV launch vehicles, becoming a launch services provider for domestic and international markets.

Speaking on the development, HAL CMD Dr DK Sunil said

“HAL will work closely with IN-SPACe, ISRO, and NSIL to absorb, indigenise, and commercialise the SSLV technology, ensuring the highest standards of quality and reliability. This will create new opportunities for Indian MSMEs, start-ups, and the wider industrial ecosystem.”

What This Means for India’s Space Sector

  • Positions HAL as a key player in the global small satellite launch market
  • Supports India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat mission in the space sector
  • Encourages private sector participation and collaboration
  • Boosts opportunities for MSMEs and start-ups in the aerospace supply chain

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