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INSAT-3DS will be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
About INSAT-3DS
∙ INSAT-3DS Satellite is a follow-on mission of Third Generation Meteorological Satellite from Geostationary Orbit.
∙ Launch vehicle :The GSLV aims at deploying the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO).
∙ Subsequent orbit-raising maneuvers will ensure that the satellite is positioned in a Geo-stationary Orbit.
∙ It is fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
∙ It is designed for enhanced meteorological observations and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning.
∙ The satellite will augment the Meteorological services along with the presently operational INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites.
Objectives of the mission
∙ To monitor Earth’s surface, carry out Oceanic observations and its environment in various spectral channels of meteorological importance.
∙ To provide the vertical profile of various meteorological parameters of the Atmosphere.
∙ To provide the Data Collection and Data Dissemination capabilities from the Data Collection Platforms (DCPs).
∙ To provide Satellite Aided Search and Rescue services.
