ISRO Transfers SSLV Technology to HAL
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What Changed
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Launch Vehicle Manufacturing: BEFORE, ISRO exclusively manufactured and assembled all major launch vehicles internally. NOW, HAL will independently manufacture the SSLV, moving India towards industry-led commercial rocket production.
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ISRO's Core Focus: BEFORE, ISRO's resources were heavily tied up in routine operational launches and commercial payload delivery. NOW, transferring SSLV production allows ISRO to reallocate its budget and scientific manpower toward deep-tech projects and interplanetary missions.
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Production Speed and Cost: BEFORE, traditional launch vehicles like the PSLV required months of integration and large engineering teams. NOW, the SSLV's solid-fuel architecture allows a small team to assemble the rocket in just 72 hours, drastically reducing launch costs for payloads up to 500 kg.
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With Reference ToWith reference to India's space sector reforms and the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), consider the following statements: 1. IN-SPACe serves as the commercial arm of ISRO responsible for executing satellite launches, while NSIL acts as the regulatory authorization centre. 2. The SSLV is designed primarily to carry heavy communication satellites weighing over 2,000 kg into Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). 3. The 2025 technology transfer agreement enables HAL to independently mass-produce the SSLV after an initial absorption period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?