GSLV-F11 / GSAT-7A MISSION

GSAT-7A:

• GSAT-7A is the 39th Indian communication satellite of ISRO to provide services to the users in Ku-band over the Indian region. It is an advanced communication satellite with a Gregorian Antenna and many other new technologies.
  
  
• GSAT-7A is the heaviest satellite being launched by GSLV with an indigenously developed cryogenic stage.
  
  

Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV):

• GSLV is ISRO’s fourth generation launch vehicle with three stages.
  
  
• The four liquid strap-ons and a solid rocket motor at the core form the first stage.
  
  
• The second stage is equipped with a high thrust engine using liquid fuel.
  
  
• The cryogenic upper stage forms the third and final stage of the vehicle.