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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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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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)
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)
