New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch the Indian Navy's GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite on Sunday. The satellite would strengthen the Navy's space-based communications and maritime domain awareness capabilities.

GSAT-7R will provide robust telecommunication coverage across the Indian Ocean Region. Its payload includes transponders capable of supporting voice, data, and video links over multiple communication bands. This satellite will significantly enhance connectivity with high-capacity bandwidth, enabling seamless and secure communication links between ships, aircraft, submarines, and Maritime Operations Centres of the Indian Navy.

The indigenously designed and developed satelli...