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Welcoming MetOp-SG-B1 to French Guiana
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MetOp-SG-B1 weather satellite arrives at Europe’s Spaceport

20/10/2026 1210 views 61 likes
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MTG-I2’s LEOP was supported by a project support team of 40 experts based in the Telespazio Mission Control Centre in Fucino
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MTG-I2 reaches its final orbit

09/09/2026 1518 views 30 likes
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Ariane 6 launch with MTG-I2 – highlights

28/08/2026 1678 views 37 likes
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MTG-I2 begins its journey
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MTG-I2 completes Europe’s latest weather trio

27/08/2026 4053 views 50 likes
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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 3890 views 26 likes
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MTG-I2 ready for launch

26/08/2026 1888 views 53 likes
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MTG-I2 fairing jettison
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Watch live: MTG-I2 set for liftoff

24/08/2026 10957 views 78 likes
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Replay: MTG-I2 pre-launch media briefing

19/08/2026 1613 views 43 likes
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MTG-I1 captures eclipse path of totality over Europe

13/08/2026 18041 views 175 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 895 views
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MTG-I2 checked and inspected

16/07/2026 457 views 18 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 2313 views
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MTG captures Earth at June solstice

22/06/2026 1684 views 37 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 637 views 25 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 2291 views 48 likes
The Meteosat Third Generation-Imager2 satellite sets sail from France to French Guiana
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