INSAT-3DS Flashcards
Where was INSAT-3DS launched from?
Answer: Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
What is the purpose of the INSAT-3DS satellite?
Answer: It is designed for meteorological and search and rescue operations.
What is the mission life of INSAT-3DS?
Answer: 10 years.
Which two organizations collaborated on the INSAT-3DS mission?
Answer: ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
What satellites does INSAT-3DS succeed?
Answer: INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR.
What is the approximate cost of building INSAT-3DS?
Answer: About ₹480 crore.
How has the India Meteorological Department (IMD) utilized INSAT data before the launch of INSAT-3DS?
Answer: Since 2003, the IMD has been using INSAT data for its operational meteorology purposes.
What was INSAT-3DS launched aboard?
A Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
What are the four payloads of INSAT-3DS?
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.
How many stages does the GSLV have?
Three-stage launch vehicle.
What is the historical failure rate of the GSLV?
About 40%.
How many flights of the GSLV have featured the indigenous cryogenic stage?
10 flights.
How many operational flights of the GSLV have included an indigenous cryogenic stage?
Seven operational flights.
When was the first developmental test flight of the GSLV conducted?
April 18, 2001.
What number flight is GSLV-F14?
The 16th flight of the GSLV.
When was the INSAT-3DR successfully launched?
2016
What is the purpose of the INSAT-3D satellite?
It is a weather satellite developed by ISRO.
Where was the INSAT-3D launched from?
Kourou, French Guiana.
When was the INSAT-3D launched?
July 25, 2013.
On which vehicle was the INSAT-3D launched?
An Ariane-5 ECA vehicle.
When was the GSLV project initiated?
In 1990.
What was the objective of the GSLV project?
To acquire an Indian launch capability for geosynchronous satellites.
Why did Russia back out of the deal to supply the third stage?
Due to objections from the United States, citing violations of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).
From which company was the third stage of the GSLV to be procured?
Russian company Glavkosmos.
When was the MTCR formed?
In 1987 by the G-7 industrialized countries.
What does the MTCR specifically focus on?
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).
How many member states are part of the MTCR?
35 member states.
When did India become a member of the MTCR?
In 2016.
When was the INSAT system commissioned?
In 1983.
When was the INSAT system commissioned?
With the launch of INSAT-1B in August 1983.
What was the first satellite in the INSAT series, and when was it launched?
INSAT-1A, launched in April 1982.
What is KALPANA-1?
An exclusive meteorological satellite.
How many satellites have been launched in the INSAT program?
24 satellites.
Where are the Master Control Facilities for the INSAT satellites located?
In Hassan and Bhopal.
How many of the launched INSAT satellites are still in operation?
11 satellites.
What is the primary function of the NISAR satellite?
Answer: To map the globe in 12 days and provide essential data for understanding changes in Earth’s ecosystems.
What is the total cost of the NISAR project, and how does it compare to other Earth imaging satellites?
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.
Which launch vehicle will be used for the NISAR satellite?
Answer: GSLV Mark-II launch vehicle.
