GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DR
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
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Indian Space Research Organization
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."
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.
GSLV Mk. II
Height 49.00 Meters
Max Stages 3
Mass To GTO 2500 kg
Liftoff Thrust 7420 kN
Diameter 2.80 Meters
Mass To LEO 0 kg
Liftoff Mass 401 Tonnes
Launch Success 7
Consecutive Success 1
Maiden Flight 2010-04-15
Launch Failures 2
