MTG-I2 Weather Satellite Ready for Ariane 6 Launch

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Published: 2026-08-27
Category: science
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
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The Meteosat Third Generation Imager 2 (MTG-I2) satellite has been encapsulated within the Ariane 6 fairing, preparing for its launch on August 27 from French Guiana. This mission marks the ninth launch for the Ariane 6 rocket and its first to a geostationary transfer orbit. The MTG-I2 is anticipated to enhance weather forecasting data for Europe and North Africa.

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