India launches weather satellite INSAT-3DS
STORY: India launches weather satellite INSAT-3DS
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024
DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024
LENGTH: 0:00:56
LOCATION: New Delhi
CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY
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STORYLINE:
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Saturday launched new weather satellite INSAT-3DS into orbit, officials said.
The meteorological satellite, aboard a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F14) rocket, took off from Sriharikota in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh at 5:35 p.m. local time.
"The vehicle has successfully placed the satellite into the intended geosynchronous transfer orbit," ISRO said in a brief statement posted on social media.
According to ISRO, the satellite is designed for enhanced meteorological observations, and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning.
"The satellite will augment the meteorological services along with the presently operational IN
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