Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched meteorological satellite INSAT -3DS
Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle F14 (GSLV-F14) successfully launched the meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS of the Indian Space Research Organization into its target orbit from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 5:35 pm on 17th February. The goal of the INSAT-3DS satellite is to improve observations of the oceans and the Earth's surface.
Rocket is nicknamed "naughty boy"
Due to its patchy history, the rocket is nicknamed "naughty boy". This is the rocket's tenth launch using the domestically produced cryogenic engine and its sixteenth mission overall. The INSAT-3DS is a continuation to the Third Generation Meteorological Satellite series from the geostationary orbit. At 5:35 p.m., the three-staged GSLV rocket, which is 51.7 meters tall and 420 kilograms heavy, launched into space, defying gravity on Earth. India's most recent meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS, which weighs 2,274 kg, is being carried by the rocket. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) claims that this satellite would improve meteorological services in addition to the INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites that are currently in orbit. Its main job is to enhance meteorological observations and keep a close eye on both land and ocean surfaces for advanced weather forecasting and disaster warning. This satellite will work alongside existing meteorological services provided by INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR.
ISRO's INSAT-3DS mission objectives are to Keep an eye on the surface of the Earth, survey the oceans, and examine the surroundings from a variety of crucial meteorological angles. Use vertical profiles to provide data about various atmospheric conditions. Control the gathering and sharing of data using Data Collection Platforms (DCPs). Encourage the use of search and rescue services.
Indian Space Research Organization shared a post on X, "GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS Mission: The vehicle has successfully placed the satellite into the intended geosynchronous transfer orbit."
The India Meteorology Department (IMD), the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), the Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), and other affiliated agencies and institutes will use the data collected by INSAT-3DS. These departments are all under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
In expressing his happiness with the mission's outcome, ISRO Chairman S Somnath emphasized the satellite's contribution towards improving atmospheric parameter monitoring, which is essential for reliable weather and climate data.
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, congratulated ISRO on this occasion on X, "#ISRO UNSTOPPABLE! Celebrating the launch of INSAT 3DS …the latest generation Climate/Weather satellite. Proud to be associated with Department of Space at a time when Team ISRO continues to accomplish one success after the other, with personal patronage from PM Sh @NarendraModi"
Press Trust of India shared a video of the launch and wrote GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS Mission: INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite launched by ISRO from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota.
NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission is scheduled for a March launch, the third big launch for ISRO in three months of 2024. The mission aims to observe global ecosystems with remarkable precision, enhancing our understanding of natural processes and changes.
