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MTG-I2 checked and inspected

16/07/2026 183 views 15 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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MTG-Sounder satellite over the equator
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MTG-S1 commissioned and in position for weather forecasting

15/07/2026 1045 views 32 likes
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MTG-I2 was taken out of its protective casing at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana
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Unpacking Europe’s new weather imagers

07/07/2026 1701 views 27 likes
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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 1497 views
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Authorisation paves the way for Aeolus-2 wind mission

02/07/2026 1691 views 43 likes
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MTG captures Earth at June solstice

22/06/2026 1297 views 34 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 482 views 23 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 1808 views 46 likes
The Meteosat Third Generation-Imager2 satellite sets sail from France to French Guiana
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MetOp Second Generation A-type satellite for weather forecasting
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MetOp-SG-A1’s first instrument becomes operational

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FLEX, Sentinel-3C and MTG-I2 on show at TAS cleanrooms
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Three ESA-built satellites on show in France

16/04/2026 3904 views 59 likes
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Medicane Jolina from MSG
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Getting to the core of a medicane

27/03/2026 5031 views 45 likes
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ESA and Eumetsat sign for Sterna constellation

27/01/2026 575 views 6 likes
ESA and Eumetsat sign for Sterna constellation
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MetOp-SG's IASI-NG first data
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MetOp-SG's IASI-NG returns first data

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MetOp-SG's METimage delivers spectacular first images
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MetOp-SG's METimage delivers first images

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MetOp Second Generation A-type satellite
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Initial data available from Metop-SGA1

Revolutionary Metop-SGA1 already transmitting instrument data

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