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India's First Private PSLV Launching Oceansat Satellite

11/21/2025

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Oceansat satellite will ride the first privately built PSLV, produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T), signaling industry-led rocket production.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) outsourced five PSLV rockets to the HAL-L&T consortium, enabling ISRO to focus on advanced missions.
The partnership aims to boost India's commercial space capabilities, attract global interest, and support two to three launches next year.

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Oceansat satellite will ride the first privately built PSLV, produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T), signaling industry-led rocket production.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) outsourced five PSLV rockets to the HAL-L&T consortium, enabling ISRO to focus on advanced missions.
The partnership aims to boost India's commercial space capabilities, attract global interest, and support two to three launches next year.