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A Communication Satellite believed to be built solely to cater to the communication requirements of the Indian Armed Forces, especially the Navy.
One knows almost as much today, as one knew a year back, about this satellite, which is, very little. After years of delay in its commissioning, this ISRO-built GSAT-7 [INSAT-4F] satellite is finally set for launch using Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket, Mission VA215, scheduled for this month [August 29, tentatively]. This picture released by the launch company shows the satellite undergoing inspections prior to being mounted on the launch vehicle.
The month of August will see ISRO engaged in undertaking two highly significant missions. Besides this first such satellite, it has also announced a demonstration launch of its more advanced Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, the Mark II version, mission GSLV-D5, scheduled for August 19. Adding to it critical nature is the fact that it would be equipped with an indigenously designed Cryogenic Upper Stage [CUS] engine, essential for generating higher thrust needed to launch heavier satellites from within India itself. Its launch has witnessed a long hiatus after the previous mission, also a demonstration, one using Russian supplied engine, did not achieve objectives.
Link - 1st Picture Of India's Military Communication Satellite - INSAT-4F [Image Of The Day] - AA Me, IN
One knows almost as much today, as one knew a year back, about this satellite, which is, very little. After years of delay in its commissioning, this ISRO-built GSAT-7 [INSAT-4F] satellite is finally set for launch using Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket, Mission VA215, scheduled for this month [August 29, tentatively]. This picture released by the launch company shows the satellite undergoing inspections prior to being mounted on the launch vehicle.
The month of August will see ISRO engaged in undertaking two highly significant missions. Besides this first such satellite, it has also announced a demonstration launch of its more advanced Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, the Mark II version, mission GSLV-D5, scheduled for August 19. Adding to it critical nature is the fact that it would be equipped with an indigenously designed Cryogenic Upper Stage [CUS] engine, essential for generating higher thrust needed to launch heavier satellites from within India itself. Its launch has witnessed a long hiatus after the previous mission, also a demonstration, one using Russian supplied engine, did not achieve objectives.
Link - 1st Picture Of India's Military Communication Satellite - INSAT-4F [Image Of The Day] - AA Me, IN
