ISRO to launch weather satellite INSAT-3DS on February 17

ISRO will launch INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite on February 17, with the aim to improve weather forecasting and disaster warning capabilities.

Moneycontrol News | February 16, 2024 / 15:09 IST

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INSAT-3DS Launch: Scheduled for February 17 at 5:30 pm from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota. (Image: ISRO)

Weather satellite INSAT-3DS is scheduled for launch on February 17 at 5:30 pm from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota. (Image: ISRO)

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Enhanced Meteorological Observations: INSAT-3DS aims to enhance meteorological observations for improved weather forecasting and disaster warning capabilities. (Image: ISRO)

INSAT-3DS aims to enhance meteorological observations for improved weather forecasting and disaster warning capabilities. (Image: ISRO)

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Key Objectives: Primary objectives include monitoring Earth's surface, conducting oceanic observations, and providing meteorological data through advanced payloads like a six-channel imager and a 19-channel sounder. (Image: ISRO)

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Collaborative Efforts: Indian industries contributed significantly to INSAT-3DS's development, with support from various departments of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), including the India Meteorology Department (IMD) and the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF). (Image: ISRO)

Indian industries contributed significantly to INSAT-3DS's development, with support from various departments of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), including the India Meteorology Department (IMD) and the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF). (Image: ISRO)

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The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle F14 (GSIV FI4) will facilitate the launch, offering advanced capabilities to support various space missions, including earth resource surveys, communications, and navigation. (Image: ISRO)

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