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Meteosat Third Generation

European geostationary meteorological mission delivering next-generation weather imaging and sounding from GEO.

European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT)Service start: Not stated
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3 satellites2026-2038Forecast table
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MTG-I2

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Geostationary weather-imaging and sounding fleet for Europe, Africa, and nearby regions; MTG-I2 completes the current MTG deployment and backs up Meteosat-12.
2026
1
GEO
Ariane 64
Airbus Defence and Space / Thales Alenia Space
Other
4.4 / 5
Meteosat Third Generation annual deployment - Ariane 62
High-frequency full-disc and rapid-scan Earth imaging plus geostationary sounding for weather nowcasting and atmospheric monitoring.
20321GEOAriane 62Thales Alenia SpaceEarth Observation3.85 / 5
Meteosat Third Generation annual deployment - Ariane 62
High-frequency full-disc and rapid-scan Earth imaging plus geostationary sounding for weather nowcasting and atmospheric monitoring.
20381GEOAriane 62Thales Alenia SpaceEarth Observation3.85 / 5
MTG-I2
Ariane 64 · GEO
1
2026
Manufacturer
Airbus Defence and Space / Thales Alenia Space
Mission
Other
Launch likelihood
4.4 / 5
Meteosat Third Generation annual deployment - Ariane 62
Ariane 62 · GEO
1
2032
Manufacturer
Thales Alenia Space
Mission
Earth Observation
Launch likelihood
3.85 / 5
Meteosat Third Generation annual deployment - Ariane 62
Ariane 62 · GEO
1
2038
Manufacturer
Thales Alenia Space
Mission
Earth Observation
Launch likelihood
3.85 / 5
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