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{{Short description|Meteorological satellite by India}}

{{Infobox spaceflight
| name = INSAT-3DS
| image = INSAT-3DS_Satellite.jpg
| image_caption = INSAT 3DS
| image_size =
| mission_type = [[Weather satellite]]
| operator = [[Indian Space Research Organisation|ISRO]], [[Ministry of Earth Sciences|MoES]]
| COSPAR_ID =
| SATCAT =
| website = {{URL|https://www.isro.gov.in/}}
| mission_duration = Planned: 10 years <br /> Elapsed: {{Time interval|17 February 2024 12:05|show=ymd|sep=,}}
| spacecraft = INSAT-3DS
| spacecraft_type =
| spacecraft_bus =
| manufacturer = [[Indian Space Research Organisation]]
| launch_mass = {{cvt|2275|kg}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.isro.gov.in/INSAT_3DS_Satellite_Flagged_off_to_SDSC_SHAR.html|title=INSAT-3DS Satellite Flagged off to SDSC-SHAR|work=[[ISRO]]|date=2024-01-27}}</ref>
| dry_mass = {{cvt|907|kg}}
| dimensions =
| power = 1164 [[Watt|W]]
| launch_date = {{start-date|17 February 2024, 12:05}} [[UTC]]<ref name="sn-20240217">{{cite web |last=Jones |first=Andrew |url=https://spacenews.com/india-launches-insat-3ds-meteorological-satellite-with-gslv-rocket/ |title=India launches INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite with GSLV rocket |date=17 February 2024 |access-date=17 February 2024 |work=SpaceNews.com}}</ref>
| launch_rocket = [[Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle|GSLV Mk II]] – F14
| launch_site = [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]] [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad|SLP]]
| launch_contractor = [[Indian Space Research Organisation]]
| entered_service =
| disposal_type =
| deactivated =
| last_contact =
| orbit_reference = [[Geocentric orbit]]
| orbit_regime = [[Geostationary orbit]]
| orbit_periapsis =
| orbit_apoapsis =
| orbit_inclination =
| orbit_period =
| apsis = gee
| instruments =
| programme = [[INSAT]]
| previous_mission = [[INSAT-3DR]]
| next_mission = [[INSAT-3E]]
}}

'''INSAT-3DS''' is an Indian [[meteorological satellite]] built by the [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] (ISRO). The satellite is a follow on of [[INSAT-3DR]] mission.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://space.oscar.wmo.int/satellites/view/insat_3ds |title=INSAT-3DS |website=World Meteorological Organization OSCAR |accessdate=14 November 2023}}</ref> The satellite was launched on 17 February 2024 at 17:35 IST from the [[Satish Dhawan Space Centre]].

==Satellite Payloads==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;"
|-
! Payload
! Usage
|-
| DRT
| Data Relay Transponder
|-
| SAS&R
| Advanced Aided Search & Rescue
|-
| IMAGER
| 6 channel imager
|-
| SOUNDER
| 19 channel sounder
|}

==Launch==
The INSAT-3DS satellite was initially planned to be launched in January 2024 but was later delayed to February.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/technology/x-ray-polarimeter-satellite-on-1st-day-of-2024-isro-launches-mission-to-study-black-holes/106457315|title=X-ray Polarimeter Satellite: On 1st day of 2024, ISRO launches mission to study Black Holes|work=Economic Times|date=2024-01-01}}</ref> The satellite was launched via the [[GSLV|GSLV-F14]] rocket on 17 February 2024 at 17:35 IST (12:05 UTC).<ref name="sn-20240217"/> This was the first time the extended version of Cryogenic upper stage of the GSLV rocket, CUS-15 was flown with environment friendly white fairing.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.isro.gov.in/GSLV-F14_INSAT-3DS_mission.html|title=GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS MISSION|work=[[ISRO]]|date=2024-02-08}}</ref> Five days later, all four planned [[Liquid apogee engine|Liquid Apogee Motor]] (LAM) firings were completed. The spacecraft is now in the [[geosynchronous orbit]]. It is expected to reach the In Orbit Testing (IOT) location by Feb 28, 2024, following which it will go to its designated orbital slot.<ref>{{Cite news |title=All four planned Liquid Apogee Motor firings completed, Insat-3DS orbit testing soon: Isro |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/all-four-planned-liquid-apogee-motor-firings-completed-insat-3ds-orbit-testing-soon-isro/articleshow/107909520.cms |access-date=2024-02-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=India's weather satellite INSAT-3DS enters orbit, all engine firings complete |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/isro-insat-3ds-update-weather-satellite-geosynchronous-orbit-2505552-2024-02-22 |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=India Today |date=22 February 2024 |language=en}}</ref>{{Update inline|date=May 2024|reason=Date has passed, article should reflect latest status}}

==References==
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{{INSAT satellites}}
{{Indian spacecraft}}
{{Orbital launches in 2024}}

[[Category:Weather satellites of India]]
[[Category:2024 in spaceflight]]
[[Category:Spacecraft launched in 2024]]

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Sindhupv at 10:53, 23 November 2025