India Prepares to Launch Advanced Meteorological Satellite INSAT-3DS Aboard GSLV-F14

Space News ,India :- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated the journey of its latest meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS, to Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. The satellite is set to launch on the Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F14) on January 25.

Developed at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bangalore for the Ministry of Earth Science (MoES), INSAT-3DS is designed to provide enhanced meteorological observations and monitor both land and ocean surfaces for improved weather forecasting and disaster warning capabilities, as stated by ISRO.

Scheduled for liftoff in the first week of February, GSLV-F14 will carry out the mission, according to senior officials from ISRO. The INSAT-3DS mission is a collaborative effort between ISRO and the India Meteorological Department, contributing to a series of climate observatory satellites focused on advancing climate services. This series includes three dedicated Earth observation satellites, with INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR already orbiting in space.