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The GSAT-7R satellite launched by ISRO will prove to be a game-changer for the Indian Navy. It will not only strengthen surveillance of India’s maritime borders but also symbolize the country’s technological prowess in the space sector.
ISRO empowers Indian Navy with GSAT-7R launch
New Delhi: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) achieved another major milestone for the Indian Navy on November 2, 2025. The CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) satellite was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, aboard ISRO's "Bahubali" rocket. This satellite will strengthen the Indian Navy's communications capabilities from space and provide a new impetus to maritime surveillance.
GSAT-7R is an advanced communications satellite, completely designed and manufactured in India. Its primary purpose is to ensure fast and secure communications between naval ships, aircraft, submarines, and operations centers.
Weighing approximately 4400 kilograms, this satellite is India's heaviest communications satellite to date. It utilizes several indigenous technologies, marking a major step towards a "self-reliant India."
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ISRO launched this satellite on November 2, 2025, at 5:26 p.m. from the second launch pad in Sriharikota. Scientists had prepared for months for this historic mission. As soon as the rocket lifted off, scientists in the control room celebrated the success with applause.
Weight: Approximately 4,400 kilograms—India's heaviest communications satellite.
Transponders: High-tech equipment for voice, data, and video links with multi-band support.
Coverage Area: Strong and comprehensive network coverage across the Indian Ocean region.
High-Capacity Bandwidth: Fast data transfer and uninterrupted secure connectivity.
This satellite will enable naval ships, submarines, and control centers to connect with each other in real time.
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Maritime security has become crucial for India today. Monitoring the activities of countries like China and Pakistan in the Indian Ocean region is essential. The deployment of GSAT-7R will provide the Indian Navy with faster exchange of maritime information and enable immediate action against potential threats.
Improved communication: Faster, secure, and stable connections than ever before.
Strong surveillance: Real-time monitoring of enemy activities.
Self-reliance: A satellite built with 100% Indian technology will eliminate foreign dependence.
The GSAT-7R satellite launched by ISRO will prove to be a game-changer for the Indian Navy. It will not only strengthen surveillance of India's maritime borders but also symbolize the country's technological prowess in the space sector. With this launch, India has once again proven itself to be a self-reliant and technologically capable nation at the global level.
