ISRO to launch advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR

Q.  ISRO will be launching GSLV-FO5 carrying which advanced weather satellite on September 8, 2016?
- Published on 06 Sep 16

a. INSAT-3DR
b. INSAT-4DR
c. INSAT-5DR
d. None of the above

ANSWER: INSAT-3DR
 
ISRO to launch advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DRISRO is set to launch the GSLV-FO5 carrying advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR from the spaceport of Sriharikota on September 8.
  • Previous launch by ISRO on Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle was GSLV-D6 carrying communication satellite GSAT-6
  • GSLV-FO5 in its 10th flight would launch the 2211 kg advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR into Geostationary Transfer Orbit
  • INSAT-3DR will prove numerous meteorological services to the nation
  • GSLV FO5 was developed in which the indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage will be carried on board for the fourth time during a GSLV flight
  • GSLV-F05 is configured in three stages including CUS similar to earlier launches GSLV-D5 and D6 which placed GSAT-14 and 6 successfully earlier

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