GSat 7A [ISRO]
GSAT-7A is a communications satellite carrying for shared use of the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army.
GSAT-7A will enable the IAF to interlink different ground radar stations, ground airbase and Airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft such as Beriev A-50 Phalcon and DRDO AEW&CS. the satellite will enhance Network-centric warfare capabilities of the Indian Air Force and therefore enhance it's global operations.
The GSAT 7A payload has a switchable frequency plan for mobile users in Ku-band. It features one Gregorian reflector antenna and four steerable reflector antennas.
Nation: | India |
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Type / Application: | Communication |
Operator: | Insat |
Contractors: | ISRO |
Equipment: | Ku-band transponders |
Configuration: | I-2K (I-2000) Bus |
Propulsion: | 440 Newton thrust liquid apogee motor |
Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
Lifetime: | 8 years |
Mass: | 2250 kg |
Orbit: | GEO |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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GSat 7A | 2018-105A | 19.12.2018 | Sr SLP | GSLV Mk.2(3) |
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