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Eumetsat plans Aeolus-2 to consist of two satellites launched sequentially, each carrying a Doppler lidar.
The Aeolus-2 mission is being developed under Eumetsat’s European Polar System program in partnership with the ESA to provide high-resolution wind measurements for weather forecasting.
EUMETSAT's role in Destination Earth extends its expertise in big data processing and operational Earth observation services into a digital environment infrastructure for Europe.
EUMETSAT provides 30 member states with space-based weather and climate data that support public safety and critical economic sectors.
EUMETSAT deployed Edge Services that were opened to users in early 2025 to allow processing and analysis to take place close to data sources within the distributed infrastructure.
EUMETSAT is based in Darmstadt, Germany and operates Europe's meteorological satellites.
EUMETSAT is responsible for the development and operation of the DestinE Data Lake.
By the end of Phase Two, EUMETSAT and its industrial consortium led by CloudFerro together with CS-Group and the Earth Observation Data Centre will have delivered the full operational capabilities and services of the DestinE Data Lake.
EUMETSAT plans in Phase Three to consolidate and mature Data Lake operations, reassess future needs, prepare the infrastructure for next steps in Destination Earth, and focus on fostering institutional user uptake of DestinE.
Destination Earth is implemented jointly by EUMETSAT, the European Space Agency, and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.
EUMETSAT's Edge Services have attracted more than 50 access requests from universities, public authorities, and small and medium-sized enterprises.
EUMETSAT manages mission control and data distribution for MTG-S.
EUMETSAT operates MTG S1 from its control center in Darmstadt, Germany, with flight operations, mission planning and data processing conducted in partnership with European national meteorological services.
The MTG Infrared Sounder and the MTG S1 satellite platform were developed for the European Space Agency by a European industrial team led by Thales Alenia Space and OHB System AG under requirements defined by EUMETSAT.
EUMETSAT has made the first MTG Infrared Sounder images and associated demonstration data products available through an online portal and a dedicated press and media page.
EUMETSAT manages the MTG mission control and data distribution.
In 2025 Arianespace launched four Ariane 6 flights carrying payloads for ESA, EUMETSAT, and CNES.
EUMETSAT and its partners will move into full implementation phase after securing Council approval.
EUMETSAT will procure the satellites through ESA.
29 of EUMETSAT's 30 member states support the EPS Sterna initiative.