MTG-I1 launch

Date: Tue, Dec 13, 2022 GMT

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On 13 December, the first Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite will launch from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.

Meteosat Third Generation Imager-1 (MTG-I1) is the first of a new generation of satellites providing crucial insights for the early detection and prediction of fast-developing severe storms, weather forecasting and climate monitoring.

The satellite will carry two completely new instruments: Europe’s first Lightning Imager and a Flexible Combined Imager. Once in orbit, this cutting-edge satellite promises to further bolster Europe's leadership in weather forecasting.

 Meteosat Third Generation, one of the most complex and innovative satellite systems ever built, will provide improved critical data for weather forecasting from geostationary orbit for the next two decades.

Building on the long-standing partnership between ESA and the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (Eumetsat), and designed and built by a consortium of 100+ European industrial partners led by Thales Alenia Space, MTG is a prime example of Europe’s technological excellence.

The launch from Europe's spaceport at Kourou in French Guiana is scheduled for 21.30 CET, with separation of MTG-I1 at 22.04 CET

Coverage of the launch will start on ESA Web TV at 21.05 CET

Highlights for broadcasters will be posted as soon as possible after actual events occur

Direct download at: https://tvdownload.esa.int/2022_MTG-I1/

FTP client access:

Server: tvdownload.esa.int
Login: esa
Pass: ftp4esa
Folder: 2022_MTG-I1

For any problems accessing the feeds or files please contact the ESA TV producer Chris Taylor at chrisct@worldwidegroup.global or + 44 7774 275 951

More information at: https://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/Meteorological_missions/meteosat_third_generation/MTG-I1_never_to_be_seen_again