New Delhi: The Indian Space Research organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR on board GSLV-F05 from the spaceport of Sriharikota on Thursday, September 8, 2016.
According to ISRO, the GSLV-F05 rocket will launch the INSAT-3DR, an advanced weather satellite, into a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). The GSLV-F05/INSAT-3DR mission is scheduled to lift off at 16:10 hrs (IST) hours Thursday from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
Here are some important things you should know about ISRO’s GSLV-F05/INSAT-3DR mission:
INSAT-3DR is an Indian weather satellite built by the ISRO and operated by the Indian National Satellite System.
Configured with an imaging System and an Atmospheric Sounder, INSAT-3DR is an advanced meteorological satellite and is a follow-up to INSAT-3D.
The satellite will provide meteorological services to India using a 6-channel imager and a 19-channel sounder, as well as search and rescue information and message relay for terrestrial data collection platforms.
INSAT-3DR has a lift-off mass of 2211 kg, which includes about 1255 kg of propellant.
After reaching Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO), INSAT-3DR will use its own propulsion system to reach its final geosynchronous orbital home and will be stationed at 74 deg East longitude.
GSLV-F05 is the tenth flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
GSLV-F05 in its10th flight would launch the 2211 kg advanced satellite INSAT-3DRinto a Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
GSLV-F05 is the flight in which the indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS) will be carried on-board for the fourth time during a GSLV flight.
GSLV-F05 flight is significant since it is the first operational flight of GSLV carrying CUS, says ISRO.
GSLV-F05 vehicle is configured with all its three stages including the CUS similar to the ones successfully flown during the previous GSLV-D5 and D6 missions in January 2014 and August 2015.
The designed mission life of INSAT-3DR is 10 years.
Bureau Report
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