Isro launches GSLV-F05 carrying advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR

FP Staff • September 8, 2016, 19:08:06 IST

The 29-hour countdown for the launch of Isro’s advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR on-board GSLV-F05 commenced at 11.10 hours on Wednesday.

Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) launched the GSLV-F05, carrying advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR, after a delay of 40 minutes. (Photo: Isro)

The launch was rescheduled as there was a “delay in cryostage filling operations” and it was rescheduled to 4.50 pm. (Photo: Isro)

The GSLV-F05, carrying the INSAT-3DR satellite, will provide a variety of meteorological services to the country. (Photo: Isro)

The lift-off took place from the second launch pad at the spaceport of Sriharikota, about 110-km from Chennai (Photo: Isro)

GSLV-F05 is the flight in which the indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS) will be carried on-board for the fourth time during a GSLV flight. (Photo: Isro)

The need to develop indigenous cryogenic engines arose because these engines are necessary to put satellites in geostationary orbit and all Russia-supplied engines were already used. Isro, therefore, had to develop a material which could withstand high temperature and pressure. (Photo: Isro)

Besides offering a host of services, INSAT-3DR would join the operational Search and Rescue service provided by INSAT-3D to various users, including Coast Guard, Airport Authority of India, Shipping and Defense Services. The designed mission life of INSAT-3DR is 10 years. (Photo: Isro)

GSLV-F05 is be the tenth GSLV flight. GSLV-F05 is the flight in which the indigenously developed Cryogenic Upper Stage is being carried onboard for the fourth time during a GSLV flight. (Photo: Isro)