What is GSAT 7B?

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.

 

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Q1) What is a Geostationary Orbit?

Geostationary orbit is a type of geosynchronous orbit of a satellite whereby it moves with the same speed as the rotation of the Earth. Because it orbits at the same speed as Earth revolves, a geostationary satellite seems to be stationary if seen from the surface of the Earth.

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