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Big ISRO projects in 2024: Gaganyaan mission, INSAT-3DS to GSLV return, check them all out

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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has commenced 2024 with a successful mission and is now readying for the launch of INSAT-3DS satellites using the Geosynchronous Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F14).

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Originally planned for January, the launch has been rescheduled to the first week of February. The satellite is in the integration process with the launch vehicle, awaiting a final launch date.

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INSAT-3DS, a collaboration between ISRO and the India Meteorological Organisation (IMD), aims to enhance climate services. This climate observatory satellite is part of a series, joining INSAT-3D and INSAT-3DR already in orbit.

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GSLV-F14, ISRO's advanced rocket, utilizes cryogenic liquid propellants for all three stages, providing higher lift-off weight capacity. This launch marks the GSLV's return after an eight-month hiatus.

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ISRO Chairman S Somanath announced plans for at least 12 launches in 2024. With two successful missions in January, INSAT-3DS contributes to ISRO's ambitious launch calendar.

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ISRO launched India's first polarimetry mission, XPoSat, on January 1, and on January 6, successfully placed the Aditya-L1 satellite, India’s first solar observatory, in its intended orbit.

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ISRO is gearing up for the Gaganyaan mission, India’s first human spaceflight. The mission aims to demonstrate human spaceflight capabilities, with tests and technology demonstrations scheduled in the upcoming months.

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Gaganyaan mission will launch a crew of three members into a 400km orbit for a three-day mission, testing systems for safety. 

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The TV-D1 test flight demonstration and Vyomitra, a humanoid astronaut, are part of the preparatory steps.

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Following an unmanned flight, Isro aims for the manned Gaganyaan mission, tentatively scheduled for 2025. The agency continues rigorous testing to ensure the safety of astronauts.

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