NEW DELHI: Isro aims to launch the first mission of the ambitious Gaganyaan project by December, Isro chairman S Somanath announced on Friday in Sriharikota. His statement came after the successful launch of the third and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), which placed the Earth Observation Satellite into orbit earlier Friday.
“We are currently working on the first mission of Gaganyaan, called G1, which is an unmanned mission. The rocket stages, including the S200, L1, and C32, are all at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre,” Somanath said.
“We need to complete the wiring and testing. Our target is to have the entire system ready by November, with a possible launch in December,” he added.
Somanath also mentioned that the Crew Module integration is ongoing at VSSC Trivandrum, and the Crew Escape hardware is ready.
Technology transfer between ISRO and industry
According to the Isro chief, the successful SSLV mission has opened the door for industry to collaborate with ISRO in placing satellites into Low Earth Orbit.
In response to a question about the industry’s involvement in commercial SSLV missions, Somanath mentioned that a day-long meeting was recently held with industry representatives.
“I hope the first technology transfer between ISRO and industry will happen in India soon. We have released a Request for Interest (RFI), inviting companies to express interest in technology transfer from ISRO and outlining the expectations and qualifications for such missions,” he said.
ISRO has planned to partner with the industry, teaching them how to build rockets, with companies required to meet ISRO’s criteria, including manufacturing capabilities and financial strength, according to the Isro chairman.
He further said that companies will be assessed and shortlisted based on their performance, and those selected will enter into contracts after paying a technology transfer fee.
“We are currently working on the first mission of Gaganyaan, called G1, which is an unmanned mission. The rocket stages, including the S200, L1, and C32, are all at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre,” Somanath said.
“We need to complete the wiring and testing. Our target is to have the entire system ready by November, with a possible launch in December,” he added.
Somanath also mentioned that the Crew Module integration is ongoing at VSSC Trivandrum, and the Crew Escape hardware is ready.
Technology transfer between ISRO and industry
According to the Isro chief, the successful SSLV mission has opened the door for industry to collaborate with ISRO in placing satellites into Low Earth Orbit.
In response to a question about the industry’s involvement in commercial SSLV missions, Somanath mentioned that a day-long meeting was recently held with industry representatives.
“I hope the first technology transfer between ISRO and industry will happen in India soon. We have released a Request for Interest (RFI), inviting companies to express interest in technology transfer from ISRO and outlining the expectations and qualifications for such missions,” he said.
ISRO has planned to partner with the industry, teaching them how to build rockets, with companies required to meet ISRO’s criteria, including manufacturing capabilities and financial strength, according to the Isro chairman.
He further said that companies will be assessed and shortlisted based on their performance, and those selected will enter into contracts after paying a technology transfer fee.
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