GSAT-7A

GSAT-7A allows IAF to interlink different ground radar stations, ground airbase, aircraft to aircraft Real-time Control System, AEW&C aircraft such as Beriev A-50-based Phalcon and DRDO Netra. The satellite enhances network-centric warfare capabilities of the Indian Air Force and its global operations. The satellite is also used by Indian Army's Aviation Corps for real-time control and communication of its aviation operations.{{Cite web|url=http://archive.defensenews.com/article/20130910/DEFREG03/309100007/India-s-Tech-Roadmap-Points-Small-Sats-Space-Weapons|title=India's Tech Roadmap Points to Small Sats, Space Weapons|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150121220451/http://archive.defensenews.com/article/20130910/DEFREG03/309100007/India-s-Tech-Roadmap-Points-Small-Sats-Space-Weapons|archive-date=2015-01-21|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url = http://ibnlive.in.com/news/iaf-to-induct-214-fifth-generation-fighter-jets/189940-3.html|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111006000407/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/iaf-to-induct-214-fifth-generation-fighter-jets/189940-3.html|url-status = dead|archive-date = 2011-10-06|title = IAF to induct 214 fifth generation fighter jets}} India is in the process of acquiring high-altitude long endurance satellite-controlled UAVs, such as American armed MQ-9B Predator drones, that can fire at enemy targets from long distances.{{Cite news |date=2018-09-22 |title=Satellite control set to give drones more sting |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/satellite-control-set-to-give-drones-more-sting/articleshow/65907159.cms |access-date=2024-10-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

As of December 2018, there are 320 dual use or dedicated military satellite in the sky, half of which are owned by the United States, followed by Russia, China and India (14).[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/why-isros-gsat-7a-launch-is-important-for-iaf/articleshow/67153347.cms Why Isro's Gsat-7A launch is important for the Indian Air Force], Times of India, 19 Dec 2018. To boost its network-centric operations, the IAF is also likely to get another satellite GSAT-7C within a few years.

The GSAT-7A, with a mission life of 8 years, is also equipped with the payload of 10 Ku band transponders,[https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/dec/20/chandrayaan-2-on-track-32-missions-next-year-isro-1914082.html Chandrayaan-2 on track, 32 missions next year: ISRO], Indian Express, 20 Dec 2018. which offers several advantages over c-band, such more powerful satellite uplink and downlink signals, smaller antennas, and non-interference of communication signals with terrestrial microwave systems.

Payload:{{Cite web|url=https://www.sac.gov.in/SACSITE/SAC%20Annual%20Report/SAC_Annual_Report_2014-2015.pdf|title=Space Applications Centre, Annual Report 2014-15|website=SAC|page=16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707235721/http://sac.gov.in/SACSITE/SAC%20Annual%20Report/SAC_Annual_Report_2014-2015.pdf|archive-date=7 July 2017|access-date=20 July 2019}}{{Cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=186622|title=GSLV-F11 successfully launches GSAT-7A|website=pib.nic.in|access-date=2019-07-20}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/monthlysummarydos-092018.pdf|title=Department of Space Monthly Summary, September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027003529/https://www.isro.gov.in/sites/default/files/monthlysummarydos-092018.pdf|archive-date=27 October 2018|access-date=19 July 2019}}

• 10 channels in Ku band with switchable frequency for mobile users.
• Four steerable antennas
• One fixed Gregorian Antenna.

GSAT-7A weighing {{Convert|2250|kg|lbs}} was successfully launched on 19 December 2018 by GSLV Mk II F11 rocket from Second Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre.{{Cite web|url=http://arianespace.com/news-feature-story/2013/9-26-2013-G-Shivanna.asp |title=Customer profile: ISRO GSAT-7/7A Project Director G. Shivanna |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402100013/http://arianespace.com/news-feature-story/2013/9-26-2013-G-Shivanna.asp |archive-date=2015-04-02 }} This three-stage launch vehicle 51 meters tall, has a lift-off mass of about 421 tonnes and indigenously developed cryogenic stage.{{Cite web|url=https://spaceflightnow.com/2018/12/19/indian-space-program-closes-out-year-with-launch-of-upgraded-gslv/|title=Indian space program closes out year with launch of upgraded GSLV – Spaceflight Now|last=Clark|first=Stephen|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-20}}

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