Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite today, 02 Nov 2025.
About GSAT-7R
GSAT-7R, also called CMS-03, is a next-generation military communication satellite developed by ISRO to replace the aging GSAT-7A.
The indigenously designed and developed satellite was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
Launched by the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) from Sriharikota and placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO)
This would be the most advanced communication satellite thus far for the Indian Navy. The satellite would strengthen Navy’s space-based communications and maritime domain awareness capabilities.
This satellite is the India’s heaviest communication satellite till date, weighing approximately 4,400 kg, and includes many indigenous state-of-the-art components developed specifically to meet the Indian Navy’s operational requirements.
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