GSAT-7C

Geosynchronous satellite of India

GSAT-7R
Spacecraft properties

Mission type	Communication
Operator	Indian Navy


Manufacturer	U R Rao Satellite Centre


Start of mission
Launch date	2023 (planned)
Rocket	GSLV


Orbital parameters
Reference system	Geocentric orbit
Regime	Geostationary orbit

GSAT ← GSAT-7R GSAT-7B →

GSAT-7C (Geosynchronous satellite 7C) is a planned Indian military communication satellite for the Indian Navy, as part of the GSAT series.^[1] The decision was taken during the Defence Acquisition Council meeting of 23 November 2021 under the leadership of Rajnath Singh, defence minister of India. Rs 2,236 crores (268 million US dollars) were allocated for the development of the satellite and ground hubs for real-time connectivity of software defined radios. Complete design, development, and launching of the satellite will be in India.

The satellite will allow beyond the line of sight communications for Indian armed forces to use their BNET SDRs. It's different from other GSAT military satellites because it will be dedicated to secure link software-defined radio communications only.^[2] GSAT-7, is a series of satellites developed by Indian Space Research Organisation for the use of Indian Navy. Two satellites in this series are currently functional (7 and 7A) and three more (7R, 7B, and 7C) are planned. The satellite is expected to be launched using a GSLV Mk II rocket.

References

^ "Defence ministry clears proposal for GSAT-7C satellite for IAF: A look at other military satellites in India". Firstpost. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
^ "Explained, the strategic importance of GSAT 7C". www.defencexp.com. Retrieved 19 October 2023.