- This is the 100th Technology Transfer Agreement (ToT) facilitated by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe)
- The entire process of technology transfer is targeted to be completed within 24 months from the date of agreement signing
- The SSLV Technology Transfer Agreement highlights the collective resolve of India’s space ecosystem to strive towards a self-reliant India in space, and put India’s space-faring capabilities at global pinnacle
NE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BUREAU
BENGALURU, SEPT 10
In a significant milestone for industry participation in India’s space sector, the 100th Technology Transfer Agreement (ToT), facilitated by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) was signed among the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) and IN-SPACe with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the production of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). Aimed at advancing India’s capabilities in space technology and commercial activities, the agreement is a formative step towards democratizing the SSLV space.
The entire process of technology transfer is targeted to be completed within 24 months from the date of agreement signing. This signing follows the June 20th announcement of HAL as the successful bidder in a competitive process managed by IN-SPACe. During this period, ISRO will provide necessary training and technical support to HAL for acquiring the knowhow of the SSLV, from commercials to technology integration, eventually leading to the accomplishment of the two missions under the technology transfer agreement. This is expected to enhance India’s national capacity to cater to the rapidly growing domestic and global satellite launch markets.
Speaking on the technology transfer, Dr V. Narayanan, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO, said, “With India’s liberalization of the commercial space sector, opportunities are certainly growing, and at ISRO, we have a dynamic technology transfer mechanism to realize the shared goals. This agreement is part of that movement, where ISRO will guide the HAL team on the preparedness-to-flight tangent of SSLV. This would define the next phase of deep-tech collaboration in space in India.”
Highlighting the importance of the technology transfer, Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe, remarked, “The SSLV Technology Transfer signals a vital leap towards strengthening the industrial ecosystem within India’s space sector. ISRO, HAL, NSIL, and IN-SPACe coming together for the SSLV technology transfer signals a vital leap towards this endeavour and reflects the Government of India’s vision to empower the space industry and establish India as a global hub for affordable and reliable launch services. With this transfer, HAL will now independently take up the realisation of SSLV and cater to both domestic and international markets”
Dr D K Sunil, CMD, HAL, remarked, “We are honoured to be in this league to scale India’s next big frontiers with the SSLV technology, by partnering with ISRO, NSIL and IN-SPACe to operationalize it. HAL will apply its engineering and manufacturing strength to build SSLVs, train the required workforce and progress towards building a self-reliant ecosystem, so India can offer regular, cost-competitive small-satellite launches to domestic and global customers.”
The SSLV Technology Transfer Agreement highlights the collective resolve of India’s space ecosystem to strive towards a self-reliant India in space, and put India’s space-faring capabilities at global pinnacle.
