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INSAT-3DS
Meteorological satellite by India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
INSAT-3DS is an Indian meteorological satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The satellite is a follow on of INSAT-3DR mission.[3] The satellite was launched on 17 February 2024 at 17:35 IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.
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![]() INSAT 3DS | |
Mission type | Weather satellite |
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Operator | ISRO, MoES |
COSPAR ID | 2024-033A ![]() |
SATCAT no. | 58990![]() |
Website | www |
Mission duration | Planned: 10 years Elapsed: 4 months, 25 days |
Spacecraft properties | |
Spacecraft | INSAT-3DS |
Manufacturer | Indian Space Research Organisation |
Launch mass | 2,275 kg (5,016 lb)[1] |
Dry mass | 907 kg (2,000 lb) |
Power | 1164 W |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | 17 February 2024, 12:05 (2024-02-17UTC12:05) UTC[2] |
Rocket | GSLV Mk II ā F14 |
Launch site | Satish Dhawan Space Centre SLP |
Contractor | Indian Space Research Organisation |
Orbital parameters | |
Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
Regime | Geostationary orbit |
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