Mission record
GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DR
Trajectory & orbital insertion · playback
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Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Provider type
Government
Orbit
GTO
Mission type
Earth Science
Launch site
India
Date
Thu, 08 Sep 2016 11:20:00 GMT
Orbital launch #
#5585 ever
Mission
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.
Deployed payloads · 1