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Indian Space Research Organisation has completed all key tests on Insat-3DS satellite before the final review which will be followed by its shipping to the spaceport in Srihari Kota, Andhra Pradesh.

About Insat-3DS:

  • It is a collaborative effort between ISRO and the India Meteorological Organisation (IMD).
  • It is part of a series of climate observatory satellites aimed at enhancing climate services. Comprising three dedicated Earth observation satellites, including INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR already in orbit.
  • It will be launched by using the Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F14).

What is GSLV-F14?

  • It is a more advanced rocket utilising liquid propellant.
  • The rocket, distinguished by its higher capacity and the use of cryogenic liquid propellants in all three stages, presents a more complex engineering challenge but allows for a substantially higher lift-off weight capacity.

Key facts about INSAT-3DR

  • It is an advanced meteorological satellite of India configured with an imaging System and an Atmospheric Sounder.
  • The significant improvements incorporated in INSAT-3DR are:
    • Imaging in Middle Infrared band to provide night time pictures of low clouds and fog
    • Imaging in two Thermal Infrared bands for estimation of Sea Surface Temperature (SST) with better accuracy
    • Higher Spatial Resolution in the Visible and Thermal Infrared bands
  • Payloads: INSAT-3DR carries a multi spectral Imager, 19 channel Sounder, Data Relay Transponder and Search and Rescue Transponder.

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