Isro has completed all four planned Liquid Apogee Motor firings for the weather satellite Insat-3DS. The satellite is now in the geosynchronous orbit and is expected to reach the In Orbit Testing location by February 28. Insat-3DS will provide enhanced meteorological observations and data to improve weather forecasting over India.
ISRO: The satellite was launched atop the GSLV-F14 rocket from Sriharikota. It will observe various atmospheric parameters and provide information related to the weather and the climate, the space agency said.
ISRO is set to launch INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite aboard GSLV F14 spacecraft today evening. Here are 5 important points to know about this mission.
INSAT-3DS satellite is designed for enhanced meteorological observations and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning