INSAT-3D is a meteorological, data relay and satellite aided search and rescue satellite developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation and expected to be launched in 2011 using an ARIANESPACE launch vehicle

Launch

The satellite is expected to be launched in 2000
. The satellite was expected to be launched using the GSLV Mk-II. On December 4, 2010, ISRO Chairman revealed that ISRO was considering the use of an ARIANESPACE launch vehicle for the launch

Mission

The mission goal is stated as "to provide an operational, environmental & storm warning system to protect life & property and also to monitor earth’s surface and carryout oceanic observations and also provide data dissemination capabilities."

Payloads

The satellite has 3 payloads:

• Meteorological (MET)
• Data Relay Transponder (DRT)
• Satellite Aided Search and Rescue (SAS&R)