INSAT-3DS MISSION TO BE LAUNCHED FROM SRIHARIKOTA

INSAT-3DS MISSION TO BE LAUNCHED FROM SRIHARIKOTA

Subject: Science and tech

Section: Space technology

Context:

• The GSLV-F14 carrying INSAT-3DS will launch from Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 5:35 p.m. tomorrow, according to ISRO.
• It marks the 16th GSLV flight and the 10th with the indigenous cryo stage, with the seventh operational flight featuring the indigenous cryogenic stage.

About INSAT-3DR

• It is an advanced meteorological satellite of India configured with an imaging System and an Atmospheric Sounder.
• The significant improvements incorporated in INSAT-3DR are:
  • Imaging in Middle Infrared band to provide night time pictures of low clouds and fog
  • Imaging in two Thermal Infrared bands for estimation of Sea Surface Temperature (SST) with better accuracy
  • Higher Spatial Resolution in the Visible and Thermal Infrared bands

Payloads:

• INSAT-3DR carries a multi spectral Imager, 19 channel Sounder, Data Relay Transponder and Search and Rescue Transponder.

Objectives of INSAT-3DS Mission:

• INSAT-3DS will be placed in a geosynchronous transfer orbit for meteorological observations and disaster management.
• The satellite will aid in satellite-aided search and rescue services.

Key facts about INSAT-3DS:

• It’s a collaborative project between ISRO and the India Meteorological Organisation (IMD).
• Part of a series of climate observatory satellites aimed at enhancing climate services, joining INSAT-3D and INSAT3DR.
• It will be launched using the GSLV-F14 rocket.

About GSLV-F14:

• GSLV-F14 is an advanced rocket utilizing liquid propellant.
• Distinguished by its higher capacity and use of cryogenic liquid propellants in all stages.
• It offers a substantially higher lift-off weight capacity.