ISRO launches GSLV-14 carrying INSAT 3D Meteorological Satellite from southern India
by Surya PrakashThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the the GSLV-F14 carrying INSAT-3D meteorological satellite from southern India’s Andhra Pradesh.
This happened at the Satish Dhawan Space Research Centre in Sriharikota on February 17.
Visuals showed the satellite being launched from the launchpad at the space station following a countdown. The rocket rose into the air leaving behind a massive cloud of smoke and it soared into the sky. As the rocket kickstarted and took off, people who had gathered at a distance clapped and cheered with the launch being a successful one. It left behind a trail of smoke into the sky as it flew higher and higher. According to a report, the objectives of the mission include monitor and observe th Earth’s surface and the ocean for forecasting of weather as well as aiding the process of search and rescue services with the help of satellites. This satellite was launched to ensure that continuity from the current INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR satellites. Due to continued failures in its launch in the past, this satellite was termed, ‘naughty boy’.
As per the report, ISRO chairman S Somnath said, The spacecraft has been injected into a very good orbit. The injection conditions were as expected and we also noted that the vehicle has performed very, very well.”
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