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INSAT-3DS Flashcards

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Where was INSAT-3DS launched from?

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Answer: Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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What is the purpose of the INSAT-3DS satellite?

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Answer: It is designed for meteorological and search and rescue operations.

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What is the mission life of INSAT-3DS?

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Answer: 10 years.

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Which two organizations collaborated on the INSAT-3DS mission?

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Answer: ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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What satellites does INSAT-3DS succeed?

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Answer: INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR.

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What is the approximate cost of building INSAT-3DS?

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Answer: About ₹480 crore.

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How has the India Meteorological Department (IMD) utilized INSAT data before the launch of INSAT-3DS?

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Answer: Since 2003, the IMD has been using INSAT data for its operational meteorology purposes.

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What was INSAT-3DS launched aboard?

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A Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV).

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What are the four payloads of INSAT-3DS?

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Answer: The four payloads of INSAT-3DS are:
An Imager
A Sounder
A Data Relay Transponder (DRT)
A Satellite-aided Search and Rescue (SA&SR) transponder.

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How many stages does the GSLV have?

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Three-stage launch vehicle.

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What is the historical failure rate of the GSLV?

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About 40%.

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How many flights of the GSLV have featured the indigenous cryogenic stage?

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10 flights.

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How many operational flights of the GSLV have included an indigenous cryogenic stage?

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Seven operational flights.

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When was the first developmental test flight of the GSLV conducted?

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April 18, 2001.

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What number flight is GSLV-F14?

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The 16th flight of the GSLV.

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When was the INSAT-3DR successfully launched?

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2016

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What is the purpose of the INSAT-3D satellite?

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It is a weather satellite developed by ISRO.

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Where was the INSAT-3D launched from?

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Kourou, French Guiana.

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When was the INSAT-3D launched?

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July 25, 2013.

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On which vehicle was the INSAT-3D launched?

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An Ariane-5 ECA vehicle.

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When was the GSLV project initiated?

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In 1990.

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What was the objective of the GSLV project?

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To acquire an Indian launch capability for geosynchronous satellites.

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Why did Russia back out of the deal to supply the third stage?

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Due to objections from the United States, citing violations of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).

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From which company was the third stage of the GSLV to be procured?

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Russian company Glavkosmos.

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When was the MTCR formed?

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In 1987 by the G-7 industrialized countries.

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What does the MTCR specifically focus on?

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Rockets and unmanned aerial vehicles capable of delivering a payload of at least 500 kilograms (1,100 lb) to a range of at least 300 kilometers (190 mi).

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How many member states are part of the MTCR?

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35 member states.

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When did India become a member of the MTCR?

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In 2016.

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When was the INSAT system commissioned?

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In 1983.

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When was the INSAT system commissioned?

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With the launch of INSAT-1B in August 1983.

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What was the first satellite in the INSAT series, and when was it launched?

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INSAT-1A, launched in April 1982.

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What is KALPANA-1?

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An exclusive meteorological satellite.

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How many satellites have been launched in the INSAT program?

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24 satellites.

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Where are the Master Control Facilities for the INSAT satellites located?

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In Hassan and Bhopal.

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How many of the launched INSAT satellites are still in operation?

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11 satellites.

24
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What is the primary function of the NISAR satellite?

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Answer: To map the globe in 12 days and provide essential data for understanding changes in Earth’s ecosystems.

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What is the total cost of the NISAR project, and how does it compare to other Earth imaging satellites?

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Answer: The total cost of the NISAR project is USD 1.5 billion (approximately ₹12,505 crore), making it the most expensive Earth imaging satellite in the world.

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Which launch vehicle will be used for the NISAR satellite?

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Answer: GSLV Mark-II launch vehicle.

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