INSAT-3DS

INSAT-3DS
INSAT 3DS
Mission typeWeather satellite
OperatorISRO, MoES
COSPAR ID2024-033A
SATCAT no.58990
Websitewww.isro.gov.in
Mission durationPlanned: 10 years
Elapsed: 2 years, 27 days
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftINSAT-3DS
ManufacturerIndian Space Research Organisation
Launch mass2,275 kg (5,016 lb)
Dry mass907 kg (2,000 lb)
Power1164 W
Start of mission
Launch date17 February 2024, 12:05 (2024-02-17UTC12:05) UTC
RocketGSLV Mk II – F14
Launch siteSatish Dhawan Space Centre SLP
ContractorIndian Space Research Organisation
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeGeostationary orbit

INSAT-3DS is an Indian meteorological satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The satellite is a follow on of INSAT-3DR mission. The satellite was launched on 17 February 2024 at 17:35 IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.