Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched GSLV F14 on 17 Feb 2024 from the second launch pad at the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
- The weather satellite, INSAT 3DS, was injected into the destined path approximately 20 minutes after the lift-off.
- All three stages, including the cryogenic stage, performed normally as expected.
- The 51-meter-tall rocket carried INSAT 3DS and took off with a majestic roar witnessed by thousands of onlookers at the visitors gallery and scientists at the control centre.
- Mr. Somanath, Chairman ISRO, confirmed the success of the mission, stating that INSAT 3DS is a next-generation satellite with deployed solar panels.
- Mission Director, Tomy Joseph, highlighted the successful lift-off of GSLV and mentioned a 50-kilogram payload increase for INSAT 3DS.
- INSAT 3DS is tracked by control centres at Brunei and Port Blair.
Q: What is the purpose of satellite INSAT-3DS?
A) Communication
B) Earth observation
C) Meteorological observations
D) Space exploration
Answer: C) Meteorological observations
Q: Which rocket was used to launch INSAT 3DS?
A) PSLV
B) GSLV Mk III
C) GSLV Mk II
D) GSLV-F14
Answer: D) GSLV-F14
