ESA Authorizes Development of Aeolus-2 Wind Sensing Satellite to Enhance Weather Forecasting

The European Space Agency (ESA) has given Airbus Defence and Space the authorization to proceed with the development of Aeolus-2, the successor to the highly successful Aeolus wind mission. This new satellite is designed to provide continuous global wind profiles, significantly improving the accuracy of operational weather forecasts and strengthening atmospheric and climate monitoring capabilities worldwide. The mission is planned for launch in 2034.