INSAT-3DS satellite flagged off to Sriharikota

INSAT-3DS satellite flagged off to Sriharikota

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: January 31 2024

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INSAT-3DS, is an exclusive meteorological satellite realized by ISRO with the primary objective of providing continuity of services to the existing in-orbit INSAT-3D and 3DR satellites and significantly enhancing the capabilities of INSAT system is flagged off to SDSC-SHAR launch port on January 25, 2024, for the launch onboard GSLV F14. The Satellite had successfully completed Satellite Assembly, Integration & Testing activities at U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. Pre-Shipment Review (PSR) was held with the participation of members from user community on January 25, 2024.
The satellite is a user-funded project with Ministry of Earth Science (MoES), configured around ISRO's well-proven I-2k bus platform with a Lift-Off Mass of 2275 kg. Indian Industries have significantly contributed in the making of the Satellite.

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