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Sent to Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Scheduled launch
February 2024
GSLV-F14 rocket
When
January 25, 2024
Flagged off
February 2024
Launch date
Why
Enhance meteorological monitoring
Improve INSAT system capabilities
What
Successor to INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR
Indian National Satellite System
Telecommunications
Broadcasting
Meteorology
Search and rescue
Specifications
Lift-off mass
2,275 kg
I-2k bus platform
Payloads
6-channel Imager
19-channel Sounder
Data Relay Transponder
Satellite Aided Search and Rescue Transponder
Where
Satish Dhawan Space Centre
Sriharikota
Who
Indian Space Research Organisation
Ministry of Earth Sciences
User-funded project
Indian Industries
Significant contributions
How
Assembly, Integration, Testing
U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru
Pre-Shipment Review
January 25, 2024
Significance
Accurate weather forecasting
Early warning systems
Natural disasters
Enhanced communication
Data collection
Search and rescue

The INSAT-3DS is an advanced meteorological satellite developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is scheduled for launch in February 2024 aboard the GSLV-F14 rocket. As a successor to the INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites, INSAT-3DS aims to enhance meteorological monitoring capabilities in India. The satellite, with a lift-off mass of 2,275 kg, includes state-of-the-art payloads such as a 6-channel Imager, a 19-channel Sounder, a Data Relay Transponder (DRT), and a Satellite Aided Search and Rescue (SAS&R) transponder. These instruments will improve weather forecasting and provide early warnings for natural disasters, thereby bolstering disaster management in India. The development and launch of INSAT-3DS mark a significant step forward in India’s meteorological observation capabilities.