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GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DS
GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DS launched on Sat, Feb 17, 2024, 12:05 PM UTC — a Indian Space Research Organization mission.
Launch SuccessfulIndian Space Research Organization
Lifted offNET Feb 2024
NET Sat, Feb 17, 2024, 12:05 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
GSLV Mk IIVehicle
Indian Space Research OrganizationProvider
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch PadPad
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, IndiaLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight sequence
Mission timeline
Key events from liftoff — ignition, staging, separation and deployment — with their times relative to T0.
- IgnitionT- 00:00:05
- LiftoffT+ 00:00:00
- MECOT+ 00:02:28
- SEST+ 00:02:29
- Stage 2 SeparationT+ 00:02:31
- Fairing SeparationT+ 00:03:44
- SECOT+ 00:04:50
- Stage 3 SeparationT+ 00:04:54
- Stage 3 IgnitionT+ 00:04:55
- Stage 3 CutoffT+ 00:18:28
- Payload SeparationT+ 00:18:43
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for GSLV Mk II to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:30
SimulatedRepresentative GSLV Mk II ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
INSAT-3DS
INSAT-3DS is an Indian weather satellite built by the Indian Space Research Organisation and operated by ISRO as part of 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.
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Frequently asked
What time does GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DS launch?
GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DS is scheduled to lift off Sat, Feb 17, 2024, 12:05 PM UTC.
Where can I watch GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DS?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DS?
GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DS is an Indian Space Research Organization mission flying on a GSLV Mk II.
Where does GSLV Mk II | INSAT-3DS launch from?
It lifts off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, India.