LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Sat Feb 17 2024
Indian Space Research Organization
INSAT-3DS
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
Launch Time
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(12:05 PM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(11:30 AM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(3:30 PM UTC)
RECOVERY OVERVIEW
Location
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Type
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Rocket Details
Name:
GSLV Mk. IIDescription:
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Earth Science
- INSAT-3DS is an Indian weather satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organisation and operated by ISRO as part of the Indian National Satellite System. It provides meteorological services to India using a 6-channel imager and a 19-channel sounder, as well as search and rescue information and message relay for terrestrial data collection platforms. The satellite will be a follow-up to INSAT-3DR.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad