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INSAT 3

INSAT is unique in its design combining telecommunication, television and radio broadcasting and meteorological services on a single platform. The involvement of various users like Department of Telecommunication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. India Meteorological Department enabled proper tuning of INSAT system towards identified national developmental needs. Work on INSAT-3 series of satellites has already begun. Five satellites in the INSAT-3 series have been planned and the first two satellites, INSAT-3A and INSAT-3B were initially planned for launch in 1999 and 2000.

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