# INSAT-3DR

> Indian weather satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q18464358](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18464358)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INSAT-3DR)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/insat-3dr

## Summary
INSAT-3DR is an Indian weather satellite launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on September 8, 2016. It operates in geostationary orbit to monitor weather and climate conditions.

## Key Facts
- Launch date: September 8, 2016  
- Operator: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)  
- Launch vehicle: Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II  
- COSPAR ID: 2016-054A  
- Initial orbit: Geostationary transfer orbit (later moved to geostationary orbit)  
- Manufacturer: U. R. Rao Satellite Centre  
- Launch site: Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad  
- Country of origin: India  
- Instance of: Weather satellite, Artificial satellite  

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary function of INSAT-3DR?  
A: INSAT-3DR serves as a weather satellite, designed to monitor and observe meteorological conditions for forecasting and climate studies.  

### Q: When was INSAT-3DR launched and by which organization?  
A: It was launched on September 8, 2016, by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad.  

### Q: How was INSAT-3DR placed into orbit?  
A: It was launched using the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II, first entering a geostationary transfer orbit before maneuvering into its final geostationary orbit.  

### Q: Which entity manufactured INSAT-3DR?  
A: The satellite was manufactured by the U. R. Rao Satellite Centre, an ISRO facility.  

## Why It Matters
INSAT-3DR significantly enhances India's meteorological observation capabilities by providing continuous, high-resolution data for weather forecasting, disaster management (e.g., cyclone warnings), and agricultural monitoring. As part of the INSAT series, it strengthens national self-reliance in space-based environmental observation, supporting critical sectors like aviation, resource management, and climate research. Its geostationary position ensures real-time monitoring of South Asian weather patterns, directly contributing to public safety and economic resilience.  

## Notable For  
- ISRO's dedicated weather satellite launched in 2016 to supplement meteorological observation capabilities.  
- Manufactured by U. R. Rao Satellite Centre, showcasing India's domestic satellite production expertise.  
- Deployed via the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II, a key ISRO launch vehicle.  
- Operated from geostationary orbit for uninterrupted coverage of the Indian subcontinent.  

## Body  
### Overview  
- INSAT-3DR is an Indian weather satellite operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).  
- Classified as both an artificial satellite and a weather satellite.  
- Alternative name: Insat 3DR.  

### Mission Details  
- Launched on September 8, 2016, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad.  
- Placed initially in a geostationary transfer orbit before achieving final operational orbit in geostationary orbit.  
- Operator and owner: Indian Space Research Organisation.  

### Technical Specifications  
- Manufacturer: U. R. Rao Satellite Centre.  
- Launch vehicle: Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II.  
- COSPAR identifier: 2016-054A.  
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 41752.  
- Country of origin: India.  

### Identifiers and Visibility  
- Wikipedia page: INSAT-3DR (available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, German, Russian, Portuguese, and Latvian).  
- Wikimedia Commons images include deployed and stowed views.  
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11b66fjrg1.  
- Wolfram Language entity: Entity["Satellite", "41752"].  
- Sitelink count: 9.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.isro.gov.in/launchers/list-of-gslv-launches)
2. Jonathan's Space Report