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Jun 20, 2025
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to build ISRO rockets
Big news for India's space scene: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) just landed a ₹511 crore deal with ISRO to build rockets.
This makes HAL the first PSU to manufacture launch vehicles for the space agency—a pretty big milestone for India's growing commercial space ambitions, as highlighted by IN-SPACe.
TL;DR
HAL to make, own, and market SSLV launches
The rocket in question, SSLV, is designed for quick "launch on demand" missions and can send up to 500kg of payload into low Earth orbit.
With plans for six to eight launches each year, HAL will now get to make, own, and even market these launches on its own—giving India a flexible and cost-effective edge in the booming small satellite market.