INSAT-3DS

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

12:05:00

Saturday February 17, 2024

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INSAT-3DS

INSAT-3DS is an Indian weather satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and operated by 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.

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

1 Payload

2,275 kilograms

Rocket

Active
GSLV Mk II

Active Since 2010

Indian Space Research Organisation logo

Agency

ISRO

Price

$47.00 million

Rocket

Height: 51.7m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 5,000 kg

GTO: 2,500 kg

Liftoff Thrust

7,887 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 4m

Height: 7.8m

Stages

3

Strap-ons

4

Launch Site

Second Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

Fastest Turnaround

31 days

Stats

GSLV Mk I & II


16th

Mission

1st

Mission of 2024

Indian Space Research Organisation


93rd

Mission

2nd

Mission of 2024

2024


33rd

Orbital launch attempt