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Indian Space Research Organization
GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DR
GSLV Mk. II
Sep 8, 11:20 AM UTC
Sep 8, 11:20 AM UTC
Mission Elapsed Time
T-00:00:00
Mission Details
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.
- Type
- Earth Science
- Orbit
- Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
Launch Site
- Pad
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
- Location
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
- Country
- 🇮🇳 IND