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MSG ground controllers plug into satellite for live test
 
7 February 2012   An intensive, two-day test of the third Meteosat Second Generation satellite saw ESA mission controllers in Germany connecting their computers to the satellite at a manufacturing facility in France. The test was a milestone in the lead up to launch this summer.
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ESA keeps watch on weather
 
29 September 2011   The 8th International Weather Forum is set to open in Paris, France. The five-day event offers exhibitions and educational workshops to visitors on the subjects of weather and climate, energy, environment, water and space.
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Astrium to build ESA's Sentinel-4 atmospheric sensors
 
11 July 2011   ESA today awarded a contract worth almost €150 million to Astrium to develop and build two satellite sensors that will monitor Earth's atmosphere as part of Europe's Global Monitoring for Environment and Security programme.
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26 May 2011   Satellite observations show potential to improve ash cloud forecasts
23 May 2011   Satellites monitor Icelandic ash plume
1 February 2011   MTG Industrial Days offer new business opportunities
18 November 2010   Development of Meteosat Third Generation to start

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