2nd ISRO launch of the year!

Scheduled for (UTC) 2024-02-17 12:05
Scheduled for (local) 2024-02-17 17:35 (IST)
Launch site Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India
Launch vehicle GSLV Mk II
Payload INSAT-3DS
Mission success criteria Successful launch and deployment of payload into Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Livestreams

Stream Link
ISRO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jynmNenneFk

Stats

☑️ 1st GSLV launch this year, 16th mission overall

☑️ 2nd ISRO launch this year, 93rd mission overall

Payload info

INSAT-3DS is an Indian weather satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and operated by the Indian National Satellite System. It provides meteorological services to India using a 6-channel imager and a 19-channel sounder, as well as search and rescue information and message relay for terrestrial data collection platforms. The satellite will be a follow-up to INSAT-3DR.