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News: The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,563-crore contract with NewSpace India Limited for the acquisition of GSAT-7C on October 15, 2026.
About GSAT-7C Satellite
- GSAT-7C (Geosynchronous Satellite 7C) is a planned Indian military communication satellite designed to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s secure communication network.
- Developed by: The satellite is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured by Space India Limited (NSIL), Bengaluru, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
- Aim: The satellite aims to provide secure, resilient and seamless communication among Indian Air Force assets and support communication beyond the line of sight.
- Expected Timeline: The satellite is expected to become operational by 2030.
- Key Features:
- Dedicated Communication Network: Unlike GSAT-7A, which also supports the Indian Army, GSAT-7C will serve the Indian Air Force exclusively.
- Beyond-Line-of-Sight Communication: It will help aircraft and ground stations communicate over long distances when conventional radio links are unavailable or unreliable.
- Software-Defined Radios (SDRs): The satellite will support secure communication through SDRs, whose functions can be modified using software.
- Indigenous Development: The satellite is indigenously designed, developed and manufactured, supporting the government’s Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
