News > India successfully launches 3rd gen meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS into orbit
India successfully launches 3rd gen meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS into orbit
17/02/2024 09:48 PM | Click to read full article
INSAT-3DS, weighing 2,274 kg, was flawlessly lifted into orbit by the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) rocket, designated GSLV-F14. This substantial advancement in India's meteorological observation capabilities is fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. INSAT-3DS is designed to enhance meteorological observations, monitor land and ocean surfaces, and bolster weather forecasting and disaster warning systems.
