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 communication satellite 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.^[1][2]

Launch

GSAT-7A is expected to be launched within 2016 and will be launched atop an Ariane 5 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana.^[3] satellite will be put into a geosynchronous orbit.^[4]

See also

• GSAT-7
• GSAT
• Indian National Satellite System
• List of Indian satellites

References

1. "India's Tech Roadmap Points to Small Sats, Space Weapons".
2. "IAF to induct 214 fifth generation fighter jets".
3. "RNSS-1 & GSAT-7 Satellites To Be Launched In June & August".
4. "Customer profile: ISRO GSAT-7/7A Project Director G. Shivanna".

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