- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched India’s geostationary communication satellite GSAT-7A onboard Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV-F11 on December 19, 2018 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
- The GSLV – F11 is ISRO’s fourth generation launch vehicle and this was the 13th flight of the GSLV launch system.
- GSAT-7A is an exclusive satellite meant for the Indian Air Force to boost its warfare capabilities and enhance its global operations through better connectivity and range in the area of satellite-controlled unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
- The mission life of the 2250 kg satellite is eight years.
- This new satellite, dubbed the Indian Angry Bird, along with GSAT-7 and GSAT-6 will form the band of communications satellite for use of Indian military.
- It is the 35th Indian Communication satellite built by ISRO to provide communication capability to the users in KU-band over the Indian region.
