The heavy-lift vehicle will launch the Indian satellite into space on February 17 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 5: 10 pm IST.
GS:V-F14 with INSAT-3DS headed to the launch pad. (Photo: Isro)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 13, 2024 11:35 IST
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is conducting final checks on the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) after it was rolled out on the launch pad with the INSAT-3DS satellite.
The heavy-lift vehicle will launch the Indian satellite into space on February 17 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 5: 10 pm IST.
The GSLV-F14 mission was rolled out on the pad following the encapsulation, and the integration of the launch fairing with the rocket that will deposit the spacecraft in Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), after which engineers will perform a series of orbit-raising manoeuvres to position the satellite in a geostationary orbit around Earth.
The satellite’s primary objectives are multifaceted. (Photo: Isro)
The three-stage 51.7 m long launch vehicle has a liftoff mass of 420 tonnes.
“GSLV can be used to launch a variety of spacecraft capable of performing communications, navigation, earth resource surveys, and any other proprietary mission,” Isro said in a statement.
The INSAT-3DS is engineered to enhance meteorological observations and monitor land and ocean surfaces, thereby improving weather forecasting and disaster warning systems.
The GSLV-F14 mission was rolled out on the pad. (Photo: Isro)
It will work in conjunction with the currently operational INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites, augmenting the meteorological services provided by these predecessors. The Indian industry has played a substantial role in the construction of this advanced satellite, showcasing the nation’s growing self-reliance in space technology.
The satellite’s primary objectives are multifaceted and crucial for environmental monitoring and safety. It is equipped to monitor Earth’s surface and carry out oceanic observations in various spectral channels that are vital for meteorological analysis.
The INSAT-3DS is engineered to enhance meteorological observations. (Photo: Isro)
Isro has said that the mission will provide the vertical profile of various meteorological parameters of the Atmosphere, provide the data collection and data dissemination capabilities from the Data Collection Platforms (DCPs), and also boasts satellite-aided search and rescue services.
Published By:
Sibu Kumar Tripathi
Published On:
Feb 13, 2024
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