Archive · 21 Jun 2025
HAL to Produce ISRO's SSLV to Boost Commercial Space Capabilities
HAL, a company that builds fighter jets, will now manufacture small rockets called SSLVs for ISRO, India's space agency.
HAL won a deal worth ₹511 crore.
ISRO will teach HAL how to build these rockets over two years.
Then HAL will start to independently build the rockets and launch them.
HAL will begin with producing two rockets alongside ISRO.
The goal is for HAL to manufacture and launch more rockets to help launch more satellites for commercial use.
HAL secured a deal to manufacture and commercialize ISRO's SSLV.
The technology transfer from ISRO to HAL will span two years.
HAL will produce two SSLVs during the technology transfer phase.
After the transfer, HAL will independently produce 6-10 SSLVs annually.
India is set to increase its commercial space capabilities with this deal.
- Who
- HAL, ISRO, and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) are involved.
- What
- HAL will manufacture and commercialize the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).
- When
- The technology transfer will take place over the next two years; independent production begins afterward.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To boost India’s commercial satellite launch capabilities and support small satellite launches.
- Contractor
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
- Rocket Type
- Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)
- Technology Provider
- ISRO
- Technology Transfer Duration
- Two years
- Annual Production (post-transfer)
- 6-10 SSLVs
- Winning Bid
- ₹511 crore
Sources
HAL wins Rs 511 crore contract to build India’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle
Indian government firm HAL to own, build and launch ISRO's SSLV rocket
Boost for ‘Make In India’: HAL to manufacture ISRO’s SSLV rockets, wins bid for Rs 511 crore deal
HAL wins bid to manufacture small satellite launch vehicles
ISRO to transfer SSLV tech to HAL in ₹511 crore deal
Fighter jet maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited bags transfer of technology of SSLV from ISRO for ₹511 crore
