ISRO to launch GISAT‑1A, the replacement for the 2021 failed GISAT‑1 mission
Summary
- The GISAT‑1 satellite, launched in 2021 on a GSLV‑MkIII, failed to reach orbit and was destroyed.
- GISAT‑1A is the second attempt to place a Geostationary Indian Satellite for Atmospheric Studies into orbit.
- The mission is critical for restoring confidence in ISRO’s launch reliability and for augmenting India's weather‑forecasting capability.
- GISAT satellites provide high‑resolution meteorological data to the Indian Meteorological Department for disaster management and climate monitoring.
Key Facts
- · GISAT‑1A is the replacement for the 2021 GISAT‑1 launch failure.
- · The 2021 launch used the GSLV‑MkIII launch vehicle.
- · GISAT series are geostationary weather satellites.
- · The satellite will support forecasting, cyclone monitoring and climate studies.
- · Successful launch will mark ISRO's recovery from a recent streak of launch anomalies.
Why it matters
A successful GISAT‑1A launch will strengthen India's indigenous weather‑monitoring infrastructure, improve disaster‑risk reduction, and reinforce ISRO’s credibility in delivering reliable launch services for strategic and commercial payloads.
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