CTTC-Bhubaneswar inks pact with ISRO for technology transfer

Bhubaneshwar, Aug 27 (KNN) Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, has signed a pact with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for technology transfer and a contract for supply of spacecraft component.

As per the agreement signed, ISRO would transfer three types of temperature-sensor technology to CTTC to further strengthen its manufacturing capability, Managing Director of CTTC-Bhubaneswar, S Maity said in a statement.

The CTTC would supply spacecraft component for next five years for a total value of Rs 32 crore, he said.

Describing as "historic" the tie-up inked MD said the work contract would be executed through CTTC-MSME consortium and would help in developing the manufacturing base of Odisha.

"CTTC-Bhubaneswar is geared up to develop its manufacturing capability to be a reliable and contributing partner to the National Aerospace missions and marching ahead on the path of Make in India Mission," he said.

The CTTC has been supplying several critical components used in satellites and launch vehicles developed by ISRO under the national space mission of the country.

The achievement of CTTC by supplying critical components to Success of MARS mission (MOM) drew appreciation and felicitations from the prime minister's office and office from the Minister of MSME.

D Gangadhar, Associate Director, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), ISROS expressed his satisfaction over the Quality of components supplied by CTTC, a press release said. (KNN Bureau)