The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the Indian Navy&rsquo;s GSAT 7R (CMS-03) communication satellite on Sunday evening. The launch is scheduled for 5:26 PM from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, and will be streamed live on ISRO&rsquo;s official YouTube channel.
Weighing around 4,400 kg, GSAT 7R is India&rsquo;s heaviest communication satellite yet. Designed and developed indigenously, it aims to enhance the Navy&rsquo;s communication network and maritime domain awareness with advanced multi-band coverage across the Indian Ocean and the national landmass.
The satellite will be carried by ISRO&rsquo;s LVM3-M5 launch vehicle, the same rocket that successfully placed Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar South Pole. Standing 43.5 meters tall with a total lift-off mass of 642 tonnes, the LVM3 uses a three-stage propulsion system to reach geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO).
ISRO confirmed that the LVM3 has been on the launch pad since October 26 for pre-launch checks. The mission includes eight key sequences, with satellite separation expected at an altitude of approximately 179 km and a velocity of roughly 10 km/s.
The GSAT 7R mission marks another milestone in India&rsquo;s growing indigenous space capability and strategic defence communication network.

ISRO GSAT 7R satellite launch  (Representative Image)

India’s GSAT 7R satellite to boost Navy’s communication and surveillance capabilities

ISRO to Launch Navy’s Heaviest Satellite

India’s GSAT 7R satellite to boost Navy’s communication and surveillance capabilities

November 2, 2025 | 17:56 IST