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After SSLV success, ISRO to commercialise satellite launches

August 16, 2024, 11:59 AM - 2 min read

The launch, carried out from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, marks a pivotal moment for the Indian space program, as it transitions towards greater collaboration with industry partners for future satellite missions.

ISRO is gearing up for the launch of its weather satellite INSAT-3DS aboard the Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV) F14, colloquially known as the 'naughty boy' due to its inconsistent track record.

ISRO’s ‘Naughty Boy’ rocket set to launch India’s latest weather satellite, INSAT-3DS today

February 17, 2024, 11:34 AM - 2 min read

The GSLV-F14 mission marks the rocket's 16th overall flight and its 10th utilizing the domestically developed cryogenic engine. Its success holds significant importance as it is slated to carry the Earth observation satellite NISAR later this year, a collaborative effort between NASA and ISRO.

ISRO on saturday flagged off its meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR at Sriharikota.

ISRO's meteorological satellite flagged off to sriharikota spaceport for launch

January 29, 2024, 11:46 AM - 2 min read

According to ISRO, INSAT-3DS is designed to provide continuity of services to the existing INSAT-3D and 3DR satellites while significantly enhancing the capabilities of the INSAT system. It is equipped with state-of-the-art payloads, including a 6-channel Imager, 19-channel Sounder meteorology payloads, and communication payloads such as the Data Relay Transponder (DRT) and Satellite-aided Search and Rescue (SAS&R) transponder.