Satellite footprints

GSAT-7A at 38° East

Position:38° East
Manufacturer:Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Operator:Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Launch operator:Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Launch vehicle:GSLV
Launch date:12/19/2018
Expected lifetime:8 Years

The GSAT-7A satellite was the 35th Indian Communication satellite dedicated for the Indian Military, built by ISRO. GSAT-7A Spacecraft is configured on ISRO’s standard I-2000 Kg (I-2K) Bus. The satellite has a in-orbit lifespan of 8 years and is built to provide communication capability to the users in Ku-band over the Indian region.

The satellite had a lift-off mass of 2,250kgs and was launched on ISRO’s GSLV Mk.II-D1 launch vehicle on December 19th, 2018 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (Sriharikota) launch base in India.

GSAT-7A at 38° East

GSAT-7A under test
GSAT-7A encapsulated
GSAT-7A prepared for launch
GSLV-F11 with GSAt-7a ready for launch

GSAT-7A at 38° East

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