MTG-I2 Satellite Achieves Final Geostationary Orbit

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Published: 2026-09-09
Category: science
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
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The MTG-I2 satellite, launched on an Ariane 6 rocket, has successfully reached its final geostationary orbit at 36,000 km. This milestone completes the initial deployment phase, preparing it for commissioning to enhance weather forecasting capabilities over Europe and North Africa, joining its sister satellites to complete the first MTG family.

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