About GSAT 7B:
- It is a communication satellite part of the GSAT-7 series.
- GSAT 7 series satellites are advanced communication satellites developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to meet the communication needs of the defence services.
- The GSAT 7B will primarily fulfil the communication needs of the Indian Army.
- It is a geostationary satellite which will considerably enhance the communication capability of the Indian Army by providing mission-critical beyond-the-line-of-sight communication to troops and formations as well as weapon and airborne platforms.
- It is the first-ever in the five-tonne category that will be designed indigenously by the ISRO.
GSAT 7 Series Satellites:
- GSAT-7 (Rukmini):
- It is India’s first military satellite.
- It was launched in August 2013 from an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from Kourou in French Guiana.
- It is an advanced communication satellite developed by ISRO and primarily provides communication services to the Indian Navy.
- GSAT 7A:
- It primarily provides communication services to the Indian Air Force.
- It also helps in satellite-controlled operations of UAVs.
