The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) announced on Saturday that the GSLV-F14 rocket has successfully launched the INSAT-3DS satellite into its designated orbit. On Saturday, the spaceport in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, saw the launch of a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle carrying a third-generation meteorological satellite.
India has successfully launched INSAT-3DS, a third-generation meteorological satellite into orbit
“I am very happy to announce the successful accomplishment of the mission GSLV-F14 INSAT-3DS. The spacecraft has been injected into a very good orbit. We also noted that the vehicle has performed very well. Congratulations to everyone who has been a part of the team,” said ISRO chairman S. Somanath.
According to ISRO, the 2,274 kilogram satellite will be used by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and other departments under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
After the PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT mission launched successfully this year, ISRO is already on its second mission.
The spaceport’s second launch pad saw the majestic, 51.7-meter-tall GSLV-F14 soar into the sky while trailing heavy plumes of exhaust. Watchers who had assembled at this gallery since midday thundered roundly applauded it.
INSAT-3DS Mission and Goals
The mission’s main goals are to record the vertical profile of several atmospheric meteorological parameters, monitor the Earth’s surface, and conduct oceanic observations and observations of its environment in various spectral channels of meteorological interest.
Along with providing satellite-assisted search and rescue services, it will also enable data collection and dissemination from the Data Collection Platforms (DCPs).
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