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With reference to the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite mission launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), consider the following statements:

1. It is a third-generation meteorological satellite fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
2. It was successfully deployed into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) using the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F14).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A
    1 only
  2. B
    2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2Answer
  4. D
    Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Both statement 1 and statement 2 are correct.
Both statements are factual and accurate. INSAT-3DS is a user-funded meteorological satellite mission by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) aimed at maintaining continuity of weather observation services provided by INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR. It was launched into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit by ISRO's GSLV-F14 rocket.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding mission funding and objectives
INSAT-3DS is an exclusive meteorological satellite designed to augment weather forecasting, land and ocean surface monitoring, and search-and-rescue services. It is fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Thus, Statement 1 is correct.
Identify the nodal ministry responsible for funding and overseeing the INSAT-3D series continuation.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding launch vehicle and targeted orbit
The satellite was launched aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F14) and successfully placed into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). Thus, Statement 2 is correct.
Verify the specific rocket variant (GSLV-F14) and target orbit configuration used in the launch.

Key Concept

INSAT-3DS Satellite Mission and GSLV Launch System Capabilities
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