In news- Recently, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology has said that ISRO is developing a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) with private participation to be launched in 1st quarter of 2022.
About Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-
- SSLV will provide a payload capability of 500 kg to a 500 km planar orbit.
- The development of SSLV is in the final stages and the first developmental flight of SSLV is targeted during the first quarter of 2022.
- Government has sanctioned a total cost of Rs.169 Crores for the development project including the development & qualification of the vehicle systems and the flight demonstration through three development flights (SSLV-D1, SSLV-D2 & SSLV-D3).
- The SSLV consists of three solid fuel stages and a bi-propellant RCS/Velocity trimming module.
- The hardware & structures for the SSLV development project will be realized through private industry.
- The development of SSLV has been primarily envisaged to realize a cost-effective launch vehicle with high launch frequency and quick turnaround capability in order to cater to the growing opportunity in the global launch services market for small satellites.
Source: PIB
