Defence Public Sector Unit Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has delivered an ‘Orbiter Craft Module Structure’ (weighs 3 tonne) of Chandrayaan-2 to ISRO satellite center. It will be India’s second lunar exploration mission. Chandrayaan-2 is a two module configuration spacecraft comprising of the ‘Orbiter Craft’ and the ‘Lander Craft’. Orbiter Craft Module Structure is made out of a central composite cylinder, shear webs and deck panels.
The main objective of the Chandrayaan-2 mission is to place an Orbiter around the moon and sending a Lander and Rover to the surface of the moon. It will be launched by a Geo-Stationary Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-MKII). HAL has partnered and supported ISRO throughout its journey by providing hardware for satellites, SLV, ASLV, PSLV, GSLVMKII and GSLV MKIII (LVM3).India had successfully launched Chandrayaan-1 on October 22, 2008. HAL’s association with India’s space program dates back to early 70s.
Tidbits
- HAL has a division at Bengaluru totally dedicated to cater to ISRO’s growing requirements.
- The headquarters of HAL is in Bengaluru.
- HAL had built the structural assembly of India’s first satellite ‘Aryabhata’ which was launched on April 19, 1975.
- HAL has given vital inputs in building satellites like “Bhaskara-1”, “Apple” and Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV).
GK Question
- What is the Slogan of HAL? “Asia’s Premier Aerospace Complex”.
