INSAT-3DS satellite is designed for enhanced meteorological observations and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning
Rijiju took to X to thank the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists for the successful launch of the satellite onboard the GSLV-F14 mission from the Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh.
ISRO is internally discussing plans for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, aiming to develop a novel design and high-end technology. After the success of Chandrayaan-3 in August 2023, ISRO aims for a more complex mission, involving bringing back soil from the Moon s surface. ISRO Chairman S Somanath mentioned the agency s intention to launch Chandrayaan 4, 5, 6, and 7 missions following Chandrayaan-3 s success.