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HAL signs SSLV technology transfer pact with ISRO, IN-SPACe, NSIL

Bengaluru, Sep 10 (UNI) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) today signed a landmark agreement in Bengaluru for the transfer of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology.
The pact was signed by S Jayakrishnan, CEO (Bengaluru Complex), HAL, Dr A Rajarajan, Director, VSSC, M Mohan, Chairman, NSIL, and Rajeev Jyoti, Director (Technical), IN-SPACe, in the presence of Dr DK Sunil, CMD, HAL, Dr V Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO, Dr Pawan Kumar Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe, senior HAL directors and top space scientists.
The SSLV, a three-stage launch vehicle, is capable of deploying satellites weighing up to 500 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
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