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GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DR
Indian Space Research OrganizationLaunch Successful

INSAT-3DR

GSLV Mk. II

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Launch Successful

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LAUNCH SITESatish Dhawan Space Centre, India

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.

Launch vehicle
GSLV Mk. II
Mission type
Earth Science
Destination orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Provider
Indian Space Research Organization

The vehicle

Published configuration and flight history.

GSLV Mk. II
Launch vehicle

GSLV Mk. II

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.

Height
49 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Stages
3
Recorded launches
12
First flight
2010-04-15

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Launch site & orbit

Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

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