On February 17, the INSAT-3DS will be launched by ISRO from Sriharikota

Current Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite on February 17, 2024.

• The satellite was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota aboard the GSLV F14 spacecraft.
• The INSAT-3DS is a state-of-the-art meteorological satellite and is the latest addition to India’s third-generation satellites in geostationary orbit.
• It is equipped with advanced payloads designed to provide more accurate and timely data on atmospheric conditions.
• This enhancement in meteorological services is expected to significantly benefit various sectors, including agriculture, aviation, and disaster management.
• The launch was carried out using the GSLV-MkII rocket, which deployed the spacecraft in the geostationary transfer orbit.

Question:

Q.1 From which space centre was the INSAT-3DS launched?
a. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre
b. Abdul Kalam Island
c. Satish Dhawan Space Centre
d. U R Rao Satellite Centre