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ISRO launches meteorological satellite
The mission aims to monitor Earth's surface, conduct oceanic observations and other surveillance
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he satellite lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on Feb.17 / X/@ISROSpaceflight
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), on Saturday, Feb.17, successfully launched INSAT-3DS, a third-generation weather satellite from the second launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
The satellite, carried by Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-F14, will supplement meteorological services and increase the accuracy of weather forecasts in the country.
"GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS Mission: The vehicle has successfully placed the satellite into the intended geosynchronous transfer orbit," the Indian soace agency posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Lift-off!
— ISRO (@isro) February 17, 2024
More images on our official Instagram isro.dos pic.twitter.com/rXHkwSvhCK
Union Home minister, Amit Shah commented on the launch and commended the work that went behind it. “Congratulations to our @isro scientists on the successful launch of the advanced meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS today. The third-generation apparatus will bolster Bharat's might in battling natural calamities with precision,” his post read.
The satellite, weighing 2,274 kg, will service several departments within the Ministry of Earth Sciences, including the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), according to ISRO.
The INSAT-3DS Satellite is a follow-on mission to the Third Generation Meteorological Satellite in Geostationary Orbit. This is the ISRO's second mission in 2024, following the successful launch of the PSLV-C58/EXPOSAT mission on January 1.
The 51.7-metre-tall GSLV-F14 soared off the spaceport's second launch pad, amid loud cheers from the crowd that had gathered in the gallery at the space centre.
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