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A Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle-F14 has successfully placed INSAT-3DS satellite into the intended orbit, said ISRO .
According to PTI, The GSLV-F14 carrying a third generation meteorological satellite lifted-off from the spaceport in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh .
INSAT-3DS satellite aims to augment the study of the Earth’s surface and oceanic observations.
#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: ISRO is set to launch INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite onboard a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle F14 (GSLV-F14), at 5:35 pm today from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
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The 51.7 metre tall GSLV-F14 soared majestically from the second launch pad at the spaceport in Sriharikota, leaving behind thick fumes on its tail and soared towards the sky.
It saw thunderous applause from spectators who had gathered at the gallery since afternoon.
The satellite weighing 2,274 kg would serve various departments under the ministry of earth sciences including the Indian meteorological department, ISRO said.
On the launch of ISRO’s INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite onboard a Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle F14 (GSLV-F14), ISRO Chairman S Somanath said “I am very happy to announce the successful accomplishment of the mission GSLV-F14 INSAT-3DS. The spacecraft has been injected into a very good orbit. We also noted that the vehicle has performed very well. Congratulations to everyone who has been a part of the team…”
