Syllabus: GS-III
Subject: Space Technology
Topic: Recent space missions
Context: ISRO to launch INSAT-3DS satellite soon.
Issue: INSAT series satellites
INSAT-3DS:
- It is an exclusive meteorological satellite for enhanced meteorological observations and monitoring of land and ocean surfaces for weather forecasting and disaster warning.
- It provides continuity of services to the existing in-orbit INSAT-3D and 3DR satellites with enhanced capabilities.
Indian National Satellite System(INSAT) series
- It is a series of multipurpose geostationary satellites launched by ISRO to satisfy telecommunications, broadcasting, meteorology, and search and rescue operations.
