https://youtu.be/XJ_2n8vneWw India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) is gearing up for its 16th mission, with the GSLV-F14 set to deploy the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Scheduled for liftoff on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 17:30 Hrs. IST from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR) in Sriharikota, this mission marks a significant step forward in India’s space exploration endeavors. The GSLV-F14, standing at an impressive 51.7 meters tall with a liftoff mass of 420 tonnes, boasts a three-stage configuration. The first stage, comprised of a solid propellant motor and four liquid propellant strapons, propels the vehicle into…
Author: Kanika Sharma
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