With reference to the ISR's GSLV-F18 mission, consider the following statements: 1. Ananth Technologies supplied 46 packages and 9 systems for the mission. 2. The mission highlights the growth of the private space sector in India. 3. The NVS-03 is a communication satellite used in the mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ananth Technologies supplies 46 packages and 9 systems for ISR GSLV-F18 mission

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Space technology (ISRO, missions)· Prelims· 31 October 2026

Private sector participation in space technology: a key GS3 theme on indigenous capabilities and self-reliance.

Why in news

Ananth Technologies (ATL) supplied critical avionics and spacecraft subsystems for the ISR's GSLV-F18 mission, highlighting the growth of the private space sector in India.

Background

Ananth Technologies supplied 46 packages for the launch vehicle and nine systems for the NVS-03 navigation satellite. The mission was conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISR).

Facts for Prelims

FactAnanth Technologies supplied 46 packages and 9 systems for the GSLV-F18 mission
S&TNVS-03 is a navigation satellite used in the GSLV-F18 mission
PostSubba Rao Pavuluri is associated with Ananth Technologies (ATL)

Prelims practice question

With reference to the ISR's GSLV-F18 mission, consider the following statements:

Ananth Technologies supplied 46 packages and 9 systems for the mission.
The mission highlights the growth of the private space sector in India.
The NVS-03 is a communication satellite used in the mission.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states NVS-03 is a navigation satellite.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of private sector participation in India's space program and its role in achieving self-reliance in space technology.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Private-Public Partnership: Leveraging private R&D to reduce the fiscal burden on the state space agency
Supply Chain Resilience: Reducing import dependency for high-precision avionics and spacecraft subsystems

Keywords: indigenous capabilities · space technology · private sector participation · avionics · self-reliance

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