Know more about GSAT 7—India’s first military satellite

ISRO is set to launch GSAT-7 satellite, India`s first dedicated spacecraft for defence applications on Friday.

Zee Media Bureau

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch GSAT-7 satellite, India`s first dedicated spacecraft for defence applications, onboard the European Space Agency’s Ariane-5 launch vehicle from the Kourou Island, French Guiana on Friday. 10 facts about GSAT-7 1. GSAT-7 will be the 17th ISRO spacecraft lofted by an Ariane-series vehicle 2. The satellite costs Rs 185 crore and it cost a further Rs 470 crore to launch it 3. GSAT-7 is a geo-stationary communication satellite designed to suit the Navy`s telecommunication needs 4. It weighs 2,330 kilograms (5,100 lb) 5. Onboard solar arrays can generate 2900 W of electrical power 6. Its payloads operate in UHF, S, C and Ku bands 7. The satellite can function during the eclipse period using A108 Ampere-Hour Lithium-Ion batteries 8. The propulsion subsystem has a 440 Newton Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) and thrusters 9. The satellite is adapted from India`s I-2K spacecraft bus, which also was used for the INSAT-3D satellite. 10. It will be positioned at 74° East