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.
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II (GSLV Mk II) is the largest launch vehicle developed by India, which is currently in operation. This fourth generation launch vehicle is a three stage vehicle with four liquid strap-ons. The indigenously developed cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), which is flight proven, forms the third stage of GSLV Mk II. From January 2014, the vehicle has achieved four consecutive successes.
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Mission Profile
INSAT-3DR was a GSLV Mk II mission operated by Indian Space Research Organization that lifted off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India on September 8, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.