The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched the CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) communication satellite for the Indian Navy, marking a significant leap in space-based communication and maritime domain awareness capabilities.
The GSAT-7R is a communication satellite designed and built entirely in India, set to become the medium for secure and rapid communication between the Navy's ships, aircraft, submarines, and maritime operations centers.
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This satellite, weighing approximately 4400 kilograms, is the heaviest India has ever built, filled with indigenous technology tailor-made for the Navy's needs, exemplifying a self-reliant India strengthening through its innovation.
The GSAT-7R, scheduled to launch on November 2, 2025, from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, is the result of months of effort by ISRO's scientists.
Equipped with transponders, the satellite will support voice, data, and video links across various frequency bands, ensuring seamless communication whether the Navy personnel are on ships or in the air.
Weight and Size: With a mass of 4400 kilograms, it's the largest communication satellite India has produced, heavier than its predecessors.
Transponders: The satellite contains communication equipment that supports voice, data, and video links across multiple frequency bands, ensuring easy communication for Navy personnel on ships or in the air.
Coverage Area: It will provide robust telecommunication coverage in the Indian Ocean Region, ensuring strong signals over a vast expanse of the Indian Ocean.
High-Capacity Bandwidth: The satellite will facilitate greater data transfer, ensuring a secure and uninterrupted connection across ships, aircraft, submarines, and control centers.
Faced with growing maritime security challenges, particularly from neighboring countries like China and Pakistan, the GSAT-7R empowers the Navy with enhanced surveillance and rapid response capabilities, a crucial step in safeguarding national maritime interests.
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Increasing communication and surveillance efficiency, the GSAT-7R is a testament to India's self-sufficiency in satellite technology, reducing dependence on foreign satellites.
