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HAL Secures ₹511 Crore Deal for ISRO’s SSLV Technology Transfer

The pact ushers in ISRO’s mentorship for two prototype builds over two years before granting HAL full autonomy to manufacture then market the small satellite launcher.

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Overview

  • HAL’s ₹511 crore bid outpaced Alpha Design Technologies and Bharat Dynamics to win the SSLV technology for 500 kg small satellite launches into low Earth orbit.
  • The technology transfer agreement is expected to be signed soon, with ISRO set to guide HAL through two prototype builds over the next two years.
  • Upon completion of the handholding phase, HAL can redesign the SSLV and select its own vendors to ramp up annual production to six–12 vehicles based on market demand.
  • Developed by ISRO, the three-stage solid-fuel SSLV with a liquid velocity trimming module offers rapid assembly and minimal launch infrastructure for on-demand missions.
  • The move marks a major advance in India’s bid to build a $44 billion space economy by 2033 and cement its role as a global hub for small satellite launches.