The satellite would strengthen Navy's space-based communications and maritime domain awareness capabilities with the indigenous state-of-the-art components developed specifically to meet the Indian Navy's operational requirements.
"The 'Naughty boy' has now become a mature, very obedient and disciplined boy. Like PSLV, GSLV has also become a very robust vehicle for ISRO. I congratulate and salute all the family members of ISRO on this occasion," Joseph said addressing his fellow scientists after the launch.
In its 16th mission, the GSLV aims to deploy the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite into the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Subsequent orbit-raising maneuvers will ensure that the satellite is positioned in a Geo-stationary Orbit.
The launch of ISRO's meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS, aiming to enhance meteorological observations and help in better weather forecasting and disaster warning, is scheduled for February 17.
New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): In a setback, the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) mission to put India's state-of-the-art Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-03) in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit failed on Thursday morning.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Dec 05 (ANI) A satellite which will boost broadband connectivity to rural and inaccessible Gram Panchayats in the country, was launched on Wednesday.