Space
Transfer of SSLV technology
▪ The Indian Space Research Organisation signed a formal agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics
Ltd. for the transfer of technology for production of small satellite launch vehicles (SSLV).
▪ The agreement will be the 100th transfer of technology agreement facilitated by INSPACe.
▪ The agreement would allow the HAL to independently build the SSLV for both domestic and international markets.
Note
▪ ISRO Chairman – V. Narayanan
▪ IN-SPACe – Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) aims to
promote the participation of private companies in space sector.
▪ NSIL – NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research
Organisation (ISRO) and a wholly owned Government of India company.
