INSAT-3DS: Countdown begins for meteorological satellite mission as ISRO eyes another milestone

2024-02-17 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai

The launch of ISRO`s meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS, aiming to enhance meteorological observations and help in better weather forecasting and disaster warning, is scheduled for February 17.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in a post on X on Thursday said that the satellite will be launched onboard a Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle F14 (GSLV F14).
"The launch of the GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS mission is set for Saturday, February 17, at 5:30pm from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR at Sriharikota," ISRO said.
In August ISRO had launched successfully launched Chandrayaan-3, for this achievement ISRO was feted with the prestigious Leif Erikson Lunar Prize by the Husavik Museum. 
In last month January, the Indian Space Research Organisation had injected the Aditya-L1 Solar Mission into its designated orbit. 

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