Archive · 18 Jul 2025
HAL to Lead ISRO's SSLV Program Under PPP Model
Imagine a company called HAL that usually makes things for the military.
They've made a deal with India's space agency, ISRO, to build rockets that launch small satellites.
HAL got a big contract worth ₹511 crore.
HAL will be in charge of the entire project, like the boss.
They will work with other companies to build different parts of the rockets.
ISRO will help HAL for two years, sharing their knowledge.
HAL hopes this will let them make things faster and become a big player in the space industry.
They want to offer a complete service for launching small satellites.
HAL secured a ₹511-crore contract from ISRO to build Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs).
HAL will lead the SSLV program under a public-private partnership model.
HAL is the owner, operator, and marketer of the SSLV program, with technology transfer completed in June.
ISRO will provide two years of support, including design guidance and systems integration.
HAL aims to become a full-spectrum solutions provider in the small satellite launch segment.
- Who
- HAL and ISRO
- What
- HAL is leading the SSLV program after securing a contract to build Small Satellite Launch Vehicles.
- When
- The technology transfer happened in June.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To establish HAL as a full-spectrum solutions provider in the small satellite launch segment.
- Contract Value
- ₹511 crore
- Lead Entity
- HAL
- Program Type
- Public-Private Partnership
- Technology Transfer Date
- June
- ISRO Support Duration
- Two years
- HAL Role
- Prime systems integrator, owner, operator, marketer