Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)
Why it Matters?
ISRO signed a technology transfer agreement with HAL for small satellite launch vehicles (SSLV), marking its 100th transfer under IN-SPACe. HAL will independently build SSLVs for domestic and international markets within 24 months, with ISRO providing training.
What You Should Know?
SSLV is a three-stage, all-solid launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
It is designed to cater to the growing demand for launching small satellites.
It is designed for rapid deployment, offering a low-cost, flexible, and quick-turnaround solution for placing satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
Structure:
Three solid stages and one liquid stage.
Designed for simplicity and reliability.
Key Features:
Shorter preparation time: Can be readied within days, unlike PSLV which takes months.
Cost-efficient: Reduces launch costs for small satellites.
Flexible payload insertion: Can deploy multiple small satellites in a single mission.
It supports India’s space commercialization under IN-SPACe.