MetOp-SG

Meteorological Operational Satellite – Second Generation
MetOp-SG B1 Satellite Before Launch
ManufacturerAirbus Defence and Space
DesignerEuropean Space Agency
Country of origin European Union
OperatorEUMETSAT
ApplicationsMeteorology
Specifications
Spacecraft typeSatellite
BusAstrobus
Launch mass~4 tonnes
Regime831 km Sun-synchronous orbit
Design life7.5 years
Production
StatusFirst satellite launched in 2025
On order6
Built2
Launched1
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MetOp-SG (Meteorological Operational Satellite – Second Generation) is a series of six meteorological satellites developed by European Space Agency and EUMETSAT to be launched from 2025 to 2039.

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