Indian Space Research Organization

INSAT-3DR

GSLV Mk. II

SUCCESS
Success

Thursday, September 8, 2016 · 11:20 UTC

Mission

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INSAT-3DR is an advanced weather satellite designed for enhanced meteorological observations and will replace INSAT-3D. This involves monitoring land and ocean surfaces, as well as the atmosphere, to provide weather forecasting and disaster warnings. The satellite weighs 2061kg and will operate in a geo-synchronous orbit for its 7 year lifespan.

Mission Type

Earth Science

Orbit

Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

Probability

N/A

Status

Launch Successful

Vehicle & Pad

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Rocket

GSLV Mk. II

Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

13.720° N, 80.230° E

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