- GSLV-F14 placed INSAT-3DS into the intended geosynchronous transfer orbit and then to a Geo-stationary Orbit (refer to the box).
- It was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh).
- It was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh).
- INSAT-3DS Satellite
- It is a follow-on mission of Third Generation Meteorological Satellite.
- It will aid presently operational INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR which are dedicated meteorological geostationary satellites.
- Objectives
- Monitor Earth’s surface, carry out Oceanic observations and its environment.
- Provide vertical profile of various meteorological parameters of Atmosphere.
- Provide Data Collection and Data Dissemination capabilities.
- Provide Satellite Aided Search and Rescue services (SA&SR).
- Onboard payloads: Imager Payload, Sounder Payload, Data Relay Transponder, and SA&SR transponder.
- Indian Industries have significantly contributed to its making.
- GSLV-F14: GSLV-F14 is 16th flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and 10th flight with Indigenous Cryogenic stage.
- GSLV is a three-stage launch vehicle having a liftoff mass of 420 tonnes.
- First stage comprises a solid propellant motor.
- Second stage comprises earth-storable propellants.
- Third stage is a cryogenic stage.
- GSLV can launch spacecraft capable of performing communications, navigation, earth resource surveys, and any other proprietary mission.
- GSLV is a three-stage launch vehicle having a liftoff mass of 420 tonnes.
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