Isro to tap opportunity in global small satellite launch space

So far, Isro has launched small and micro satellites on its workhorse PSLV

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is working on a smaller rocket that could potentially be a designated vehicle to carry small and micro satellites and to cement the country as a global hub for small satellite launches.

“Globally, demand for small rockets are growing and we want to capture this market by offering cost-effective solutions,” said K Sivan, director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Isro.  He said the development of the newer rocket would cost only one-tenth of PSLV but declined to specify. Sivan made these comments here on Tuesday on the sidelines of a Isro-Ficci conference. 

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