Europe Completes Advanced Weather Satellite Constellation with MTG-I2 Launch

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Published: 2026-08-28
Category: science
Source: EQS News (via OHB SE)
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Europe's Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) constellation is now complete following the successful launch of the MTG-Imager 2 (MTG-I2) satellite via an Ariane 6 rocket. This milestone ensures continuous, high-quality weather, climate, and Earth observation data for Europe, Africa, and surrounding regions until the 2040s. The system enhances forecasting and environmental monitoring capabilities.

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