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GSLV Mk II: INSAT-3DR

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.

Thursday, 8 September 2016
GSLV Mk II: INSAT-3DR

Mission Data

Indian Space Research Organization
🇮🇳Indian Space Research OrganizationEst. 1969
Launch VehicleGSLV Mk. II
Vehicle FamilyGSLV
Vehicle Record12 of 14 launches (85.7%)
Provider TypeGovernment
Agency Record86 successes / 15 failures (85%)
Success Streak2 consecutive
Mission TypeEarth Science
Target OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit
Launch PadSatish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Location🇮🇳 Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India IND
Orbital Launches This Year#56
Agency Launches This Year#5
Launches From This Pad34
Launches From This Site106
Status Note

The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

About 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.

Launch Site

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad · 13.7199°N 80.2304°E

Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.