The GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS mission will launch on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 17:30 IST from SDSC-SHAR in Sriharikota. The GSLV's 16th mission seeks to launch the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). (Image: ISRO)
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INSAT-3DS Satellite is a follow-up mission to the Third Generation Meteorological Satellite in Geostationary Orbit. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) provides full funding for the GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS mission. (Image: ISRO)
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In its 16th flight, the GSLV plans to launch INSAT-3DS, a meteorological and catastrophe warning satellite. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has provided full funding for the mission. (Image: ISRO)
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During the atmospheric domain, the satellite is shielded by the Ogive payload fairing. The GSLV can be used to launch a wide range of spacecraft capable of communications, navigation, earth resource surveys, and other exclusive missions. (Image: ISRO)
The satellite will supplement meteorological services with the currently functioning INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites. Indian industries have made important contributions to the production of the satellite. (Image: ISRO)
