GSAT-7A

GSAT-7A
Mission type Communications satellite
Operator ISRO
Start of mission
Rocket Ariane 5
Launch site Guiana Space Centre
Contractor Arianespace

GSAT-7A is an advanced military communications satellite meant exclusively for the Indian Air Force.[1] it is currently being developed in ISRO Satellite Centre.GSAT-7A is similar to Indian navy's GSAT-7 and the Indian Air Force will be the sole operator of the satellite. GSAT-7A will enable 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 its global operations.[1][2]

Launch

GSAT-7A is expected to be launched within 2017 and will be launched atop an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana.[3] satellite will be put into a geosynchronous orbit.[4]

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