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  • Jan 29, 2024
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INSAT-3DS

Why in the News?

  • The INSAT-3DS satellite has been moved to Sriharikota’s launch port by ISRO.
  • The launch is scheduled for next month aboard GSLV(Geo Stationary launch Vehicle ) F14.

About INSAT-3DS

  • INSAT-3DS is a user-funded meteorological satellite developed by ISRO.
  • It’s designed to maintain and improve upon the services provided by existing satellites.
  • It utilizes ISRO’s I-2k bus platform and weighs 2,275 kg.
  • The project is a collaboration with the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
  • The satellite features advanced payloads for meteorological observations, communication, data relay, and search and rescue.
  • Its capabilities include improved weather forecasting and distress signal relaying globally.
Source: TH
About Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

·   Agency Background: ISRO, the space agency of the Government of India, operates under the Department of Space.

·   Establishment: Founded on August 15, 1969, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, it succeeded INCOSPAR, expanding its mission to utilize space technology.

·   Mission: ISRO’s main objective is to develop and utilize space technology to address diverse national requirements.