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INSAT-3DR
GSLV Mk II · Earth Science
2016Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Mission
INSAT-3DR is an advanced weather satellite designed for enhanced meteorological observations and will replace INSAT-3D. This involves monitoring land and ocean surfaces, as well as the atmosphere, to provide weather forecasting and disaster warnings. The satellite weighs 2061kg and will operate in a geo-synchronous orbit for its 7 year lifespan.
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Mission Facts
- Provider
- ISRO
- Rocket
- GSLV Mk II
- Orbit
- GTO
- Pad
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
- NET precision
- Year
- Data source
- LL2