Contractor Arianespace Rocket Ariane 5 Mission type Communications satellite | Launch date 2016 Launch site Guiana Space Centre | |
Manufacturer Indian Space Research Organisation Satellite Centre Operator Indian Space Research Organisation Similar GSAT‑19E, GSAT‑7, GSAT‑1, GSAT‑2, INSAT‑4E | ||
GSAT-7A is an advanced military communications satellite meant exclusively for the Indian Air Force. 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 it's global operations.
Launch
GSAT-7A is expected to be launched within 2017 and will be launched atop an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana. satellite will be put into a geosynchronous orbit.