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ISRO Successfully Launches India's Third Generation Meteorological Satellite 'INSAT-3DS': Here's All You Need To Know
ISRO GSLV-F14 carrying INSAT-3DS
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday (17 February) successfully launched the INSAT-3DS satellite onboard the GSLV-F14.
The GSLV vehicle successfully placed the satellite into the intended geosynchronous transfer orbit, the ISRO said in a statement.
Designed to track cyclones, monsoons, thunderstorms, and other natural disasters, this satellite is the latest addition to ISRO's Third Generation Meteorological Satellite series.
With enhanced meteorological observations and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces, it aims to bolster weather forecasting and disaster warning systems.
INSAT-3DS will complement the existing INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites, which have played crucial roles in meteorological operations since their launch.
The primary objectives of the mission include monitoring Earth's surface, conducting oceanic observations, and providing data collection and dissemination capabilities.
Additionally, it will offer satellite-aided search and rescue services, further enhancing its utility.
Equipped with four payloads, including an Imager and a sounder, INSAT-3DS boasts advanced capabilities to capture images across six wavelength bands, enabling the visualization of critical atmospheric parameters like water vapor.
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