In Pics: ISRO's 'Naughty Boy' Rocket INSAT-3DS To Be Launched Today
By: Aleesha Sam | February 17, 2024
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) will launch the INSAT-3DS satellite today, promising to contribute to more accurate weather forecasting and disaster warning capabilities.
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This satellite is the latest addition to Isro's illustrious fleet, This advanced satellite is designed for enhanced meteorological observations
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This pivotal mission will take off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota at 5:35 pm IST.
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This satellite aims to reinforce the operational capabilities of the existing INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites.
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This mission is entirely financed by the Ministry of Earth Sciences
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The three-stage 51.7 m long launch vehicle with a liftoff mass of 420 tonnes, is tasked with deploying the INSAT-3DS into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
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Following the launch, the satellite will undergo subsequent orbit-raising maneuvers to position itself in a Geo-stationary Orbit.
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India's meteorological capabilities will increase if this mission is successfully completed.