ISRO GSLV Mk. II INSAT-3DR
GSLV Mk. II
Status
Success
Date
8 SEP 2016
11:20
Launch Provider
Indian Space Research Organization
Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Mission Overview
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.
Rocket
GSLV Mk. II
Mission Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Stages
3
Livestream
Rocket Details
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.
Height
49 m
Diameter
2.8 m
Launch Mass
401 T
Thrust
7,420 kN