ISRO Ready To Initiate Launch Of INSAT-3DS Satelite

ISRO is scheduled to launch the meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR at Sriharikota. On Saturday, February 17, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch its meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS. The main objective behind launching this satellite is to improve meteorological observations, thereby contributing to more accurate weather forecasting and disaster warnings.

ISRO Has Nicknamed Its Most Recent Weather Satellite As The “Naughty Boy”

ISRO has previously labeled its latest weather satellite as the “mischievous character” within the space agency, and the Indian space agency will launch it aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle F14 (GSLV F14).The GSLV F14 is set to launch the INSAT-3DS satellite on Saturday, February 17, at 5:30 pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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GSLV Aims To Place The INSAT-3DS Into The Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit

In its 16th mission, the GSLV aims to place the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), according to the space agency. Following subsequent orbit-raising maneuvers, the satellite will be positioned in a Geo-Stationary Orbit.

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A former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has previously referred to the GSLV, carrying the INSAT-3DS, as India’s space facility’s “mischievous character” due to its 40 percent failure rate, experiencing issues in six out of its total 15 flights.

ISRO stated that the INSAT-3DS satellite is crafted for improved meteorological observations and the surveillance of land and ocean surfaces to enhance weather forecasting and disaster warnings.

As per ISRO, alongside the currently active INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites, INSAT-3DS will strengthen meteorological services. This satellite is expected to play a crucial role in supporting India’s weather agencies, contributing to more precise and reliable weather forecasts.