MetOp-SG-B1 Weather Satellite Reaches Launch Site in French Guiana

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Published: 2026-10-20
Category: science
Source: European Space Agency (ESA)
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The MetOp Second Generation-B1 weather satellite has arrived at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, completing its journey from Bordeaux. This satellite is crucial for enhancing Europe's polar-orbit weather forecasting capabilities. Following a storage period, it will undergo launch preparations for an Ariane 6 rocket, expected by year-end, to join its complementary partner, MetOp-SG-A1, launched in August 2025.

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