September 8, 2016 11:20 am
INSAT-3DR
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GSLV Mk II
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
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INSAT-3DR is an advanced weather satellite designed for enhanced meteorological observations and will replace INSAT-3D. This involves monitoring land and ocean surfaces, as well as the atmosphere, to provide weather forecasting and disaster warnings. The satellite weighs 2061kg and will operate in a geo-synchronous orbit for its 7 year lifespan.
Launch Overview
Window Open
11:20 UTC
Window Close
11:20 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 8, 2016 · 11:20 UTC
Launch Facility
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Target Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Indian Space Research Organization
Payload
INSAT-3DR
Rocket
GSLV Mk II
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
INSAT-3DR is an advanced weather satellite designed for enhanced meteorological observations and will replace INSAT-3D. This involves monitoring land and ocean surfaces, as well as the atmosphere, to provide weather forecasting and disaster warnings. The satellite weighs 2061kg and will operate in a geo-synchronous orbit for its 7 year lifespan.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
Indian Space Research Organization
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Launch Overview
Window Open
11:20 UTC
Window Close
11:20 UTC
Lift Off
Sep 8, 2016 · 11:20 UTC
Launch Facility
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Target Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
Indian Space Research Organization
Payload
INSAT-3DR
Rocket
GSLV Mk II
Destination
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
Watch Live
📺 Watch on YouTube
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