Today, The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is ready to launch the INSAT-3DS satellite on GSLV-F14 today, enhance India’s oceanic observations.
This pivotal mission will take off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota at 5:35 pm IST, marking a new chapter in India’s space exploration journey.
The INSAT-3DS, a state-of-the-art meteorological satellite, is the latest addition to Isro’s illustrious flee, aiming to bolster the operational capabilities of the existing INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites.
Funded entirely by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, this advanced satellite is designed for enhanced meteorological observations and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces.
The satellite will be pushed into orbit aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch vehicle (GSLV-F14). 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).
Following the launch, the satellite will undergo subsequent orbit-raising maneuvers to position itself in a Geo-stationary Orbit, further solidifying India’s presence in space.
Isro had resumed the 27.5-hour-long countdown to launch on Friday.
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