ESA to Launch MTG-I2 Satellite for Advanced European Weather Forecasting

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Published: 2026-08-24
Category: science
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
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The European Space Agency is scheduled to launch the Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite (MTG-I2) on August 27 via an Ariane 6 rocket. This mission will complete the first MTG satellite family, providing enhanced detail for weather forecasting across Europe and northern Africa, particularly improving severe weather nowcasting capabilities.

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