Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:40pm on 08 Feb 2024,Thursday Science
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is scheduled to launch the meteorological and disaster warning satellite INSAT-3DS on February 17 at 5:30 pm from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR in Sriharikota aboard GSLV F14. This mission, fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, aims to enhance weather forecasting capabilities with advanced payloads. The satellite, equipped with a 6-channel Imager and 19-channel Sounder, will be positioned in a Geostationary Orbit after orbit-raising maneuvers. IN-SPACe also announced plans for approximately 30 launches in the next two years, catering to various sectors including commercial, scientific, and technological endeavors.
