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Ariane 6 launch with MTG-I2 – highlights

28/08/2026 897 views 29 likes
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MTG-I2 begins its journey
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MTG-I2 completes Europe’s latest weather trio

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MTG-I2 on the launch pad
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MTG-I2 ready for launch on Ariane 6

27/08/2026 3419 views 24 likes
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MTG-I2 ready for launch

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MTG-I2 fairing jettison
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Watch live: MTG-I2 set for liftoff

24/08/2026 10382 views 77 likes
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Replay: MTG-I2 pre-launch media briefing

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MTG-I1 captures eclipse path of totality over Europe

13/08/2026 17040 views 174 likes
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Press Release N° 38–2026
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Media invitation: MTG-I2 pre-launch online briefings

Media representatives are invited to join online media briefings in English, French and German ahead of the launch of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) Imager weather satellite, MTG-I2.
10/08/2026 787 views
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Seven members of ESA’s MTG team at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
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The team behind Europe’s latest weather satellite

06/08/2026 2232 views 21 likes
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MTG-I’s orbit is geostationary
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Lightning watch satellites spotted mystery Atlantic fireball

28/07/2026 1430 views 10 likes
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MTG-I2 checked and inspected

16/07/2026 378 views 17 likes
The MTG-I2 satellite has undergone a 'fit check' with its launch vehicle adapter to ensure that everything fits correctly before the actual launch
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Press Release N° 33–2026
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Call for interest: MTG-I2 launch media programme at Europe’s Spaceport

Media representatives are invited to express their interest in attending the media programme for the launch of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) Imager weather satellite, MTG-I2, at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
02/07/2026 2187 views
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MTG captures Earth at June solstice

22/06/2026 1503 views 36 likes
This image of Earth, with the day-night terminator line clearly visible, was captured by the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) mission
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Arrival of MTG-I2 by boat at Europe’s Spaceport

15/06/2026 562 views 24 likes
The Meteosat Third Generation-Imager-2 (MTG-I2) satellite has arrived at Pariacabo harbour in French Guiana, ready to be transported to Europe’s Spaceport.
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MTG-I2 embarks on journey to Europe’s Spaceport

28/05/2026 2192 views 47 likes
The Meteosat Third Generation-Imager2 satellite sets sail from France to French Guiana
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