GSAT-7R

GSAT-7R
LVM3-M5 equipped with GSAT-7R, being transferred to the Second Launch Pad
Mission typeCommunication
OperatorIndian Navy
COSPAR ID2025-249B
SATCAT no.66311
WebsiteCMS-03
Mission durationPlanned: 15 years
Elapsed: 4 months, 13 days
Spacecraft properties
ManufacturerU. R. Rao Satellite Centre
Launch mass4,410 kilograms (9,720 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date2 November 2025, 11:56 (2025-11-02UTC11:56Z) UTC
RocketLVM3-M5
Launch siteSatish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
Entered service2 November 2025
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeGeostationary orbit

GSAT-7R (also known as CMS-03) is a multi-band communication satellite developed by ISRO for the Indian Navy. The satellite is meant to replace the existing and operational GSAT-7.