India is scheduled to launch the GSAT-7R satellite, also known as CMS-03, on November 2, 2025, using the heavy-lift LVM3-M5 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Weighing 2,650 kilograms and designed exclusively for the Indian Navy, GSAT-7R will replace the GSAT-7 “Rukmini” satellite launched in 2013. Funded by the Ministry of Defence at a cost of approximately ₹1,589 crore, the satellite will operate in geostationary orbit, providing continuous secure communication coverage across the Indian Ocean Region up to 2,000 kilometers from India’s coastline. Equipped to utilize UHF, S, C, and Ku frequency bands, GSAT-7R will enable enhanced network-centric operations linking ships, submarines, aircraft, and command centers. Its mission life is seven years, and it will strengthen maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, navigation, and meteorological capabilities, reducing India’s dependence on foreign satellites and advancing defense autonomy. The launch underscores India’s growing prowess in space technology and its commitment to enhancing strategic naval communication and maritime security in a critical regional domain. This mission is part of ISRO’s ongoing efforts to bolster national security through indigenous space assets.