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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite onboard a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

About INSAT-3DS Satellite

• INSAT-3DS Satellite is a follow-on mission of Third Generation Meteorological Satellitefrom geostationary orbit.
• It is designed for enhanced meteorological observations and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning.
• The satellite would serve various departments under the Ministry of Earth Sciences including the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
• The satellite will augment the meteorological services along with the presently operational INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites.

Objectives of the mission:

The primary objectives of the mission are:

• To monitor Earth’s surface, carry out oceanic observations and its environment in various spectral channels of meteorological importance.
• To provide the vertical profile of various meteorological parameters of the atmosphere.
• To provide the data collection and data dissemination capabilities from the data collection platforms (DCPs).
• To provide satellite aided search and rescue services.