GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DR

Name: GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DR
Start: 2016-09-08T11:20:00Z
Location: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India

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.

Mission Details

Launch date: September 8, 2016 at 11:20 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: GSLV Mk II
Operator: Indian Space Research Organization
Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Mission type: Earth Science