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News 31 October 2024 First dissemination of operational data from Meteosat Third Generation A big day for EUMETSAT’s newest satellite as first operational data released. News 25 September 2024 Register now for the Destination Earth User eXchange Register before 30 September to attend the DestinE User eXchange News 23 September 2024 EUMETSAT releases pre-operational data from MTG imager More frequent, higher resolution images of Europe and Africa disseminated News 17 August 2024 Safe trip AWS! Congratulations on the successful launch! News 15 July 2024 MTG-S1 given a clean bill of health for launch The Meteoast Third Generation – Sounder 1 system underwent validation tests: both the spacecraft and the ground segment passed with flying colours. News 1 July 2024 Eleni Katsampani takes up post as new Administration Director of EUMETSAT EUMETSAT appointed Eleni Katsampani as the organisation’s next Director of Administration as of 1 July 2024. News 28 June 2024 Meteosat satellite to be launched with SpaceX During the Council meeting which took place on 26-27 June 2024 the EUMETSAT member states, in line with the organisation’s convention, reiterated their support to European industrial technologies a News 27 June 2024 Re-election of EUMETSAT Chair and Vice-Chair Council Chair and Vice-Chair re-elected for another two years. News 27 June 2024 Member states to vote on new satellite programme EUMETSAT Polar System - Sterna proposal boasts 51:1 benefit to cost ratio News 22 April 2024 European State of the Climate 2023 European State of the Climate 2023 details unwelcome records for heatwaves and extreme weather events News 15 April 2024 The European Weather Cloud needs you! Research and development call currently open News 10 April 2024 Estimating energy output from solar panels A new case study highlights a valuable tool for estimating energy output from solar panels News 4 April 2024 Have a good flight AWS! Today is the last chance to see the Arctic Weather Satellite in Europe before it is launched. News 3 April 2024 Collaborating to enhance water management in Africa Earth observation data to assist in responses to risk and water management News 25 March 2024 EUMETSAT and China renew bonds EUMETSAT renews long-standing cooperation with China Meteorological Administration News 13 March 2024 Satellites detect effect of shipping pollution on clouds Satellite observations reveal properties of clouds over shipping tracks. News 21 February 2024 Integrating tools in forecasting’s last line of defence EUMETSAT workshop aims to strengthen nowcasting skill and community across Europe News 4 December 2023 Aiming for the Moon - to accurately monitor the Earth Meeting aims to progress further on establishing a new lunar model framework News 29 November 2023 EUMETSAT Council approves next phase involvement in Destination Earth EUMETSAT to bring data lake’s services to 24/7 operations News 22 November 2023 EUMETSAT featured on ITN and New Scientist Next-generation satellites will provide data which can help save lives and livelihoods. News 31 October 2023 EUMETSAT lightning data detectives make spooky discovery What caused Meteosat Third Generations’ Lightning Imager to record a spookily strange streak of light? News 26 September 2023 A record-breaking year for the climate The State of the Climate in 2022 reveals a record-breaking year. News 26 September 2023 EUMETSAT and the ECMWF launch the European Weather Cloud The European Weather Cloud provides seamless access to online data, functions, and services. News 17 March 2023 EUMETSAT fellowship calls Second Call for Proposals for one regular EUMETSAT fellowship. News 23 February 2023 Announcement of opportunity Announcement of opportunity for the positions of the EUMETSAT Ombudsman and his/her alternate (23/282). News 19 October 2022 Statement on climate action EUMETSAT provides evidence for climate action in cooperation with the global community. News 29 September 2022 Long journey to the skies First of Meteosat Third Generation’s imager satellites on its way to its launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. News 19 May 2022 EUMETSAT’s Meteosat-9 reaches its new home Meteosat-9 completes 79-day relocation to monitor Indian Ocean weather. News 3 May 2022 Three artists create contemporary art to be launched into space EUMETSAT, Arianespace and African Artists for Development got together to create the first African work of art to be launched into space. News 22 March 2022 Statement from EUMETSAT’s Director-General, Phil Evans EUMETSAT’s member states agree to restrict Russia and Belarus’s access to satellite data at a special council meeting on Tuesday 22 March, 2022. News 3 February 2022 Southern Europe battles increases in major wildfires Strategies needed to prevent and suppress wildfires in light of more intense fire seasons. News 8 December 2021 African work of art launched into space in late 2022 In a first, African work of art will be launched into space in late 2022. News 29 November 2021 Release of new data aids understanding of rising seas An international mission to understand a global threat. News 25 November 2021 Webinar on Earth observations for marine applications in Africa EUMETSAT is holding a webinar on Earth observations for marine applications in Africa on 2 December 2021. News 15 November 2021 Europe’s first meteorological satellite in polar orbit ends its run Metop-A has been providing meteorological data to global users for fifteen years. News 7 October 2021 Copernicus Data User Uptake 2020 report published Uptake of Copernicus data provided by EUMETSAT continues to grow. News 23 September 2021 The storm seeker Dr. Felix Erdmann explains how EUMETSAT’s Meteosat Third Generation Lightning Imager will drive advances in weather prediction and lightning science. News 10 June 2021 Europe – Africa Space Earth Observation High-Level Forum, 10 – 11 June 2021 EUMETSAT is contributing to the Europe – Africa Space Earth Observation High-Level Forum in Lisbon and online, on 10 – 11 June 2021. News 31 May 2021 Webinar African climate monitoring from space 7 – 8 June 2021 EUMETSAT is holding a webinar on African climate monitoring from space on 7 – 8 June 2021. News 5 May 2021 EUMETSAT – ROM SAF – C3S Workshop 2020 Promoting the use of Radio Occultation data for climate applications and assessing the needs for Interim Climate Data Records. News 20 April 2021 Biennial Information Day for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia NMHS: 21-22 April 2021 The EUMETSAT Information day for Eastern Europe, Caucasian and Central Asia NMHS. News 13 April 2021 EUMETSAT Information Day for the Western Balkan NMHS EUMETSAT will hold its biennial Information Day for the Western Balkan NMHS on 13-14 April 2021. News 12 February 2021 User preparation webinars on next-generation meteorological satellite missions: MTG-LI The second EUMETSAT User Preparation webinar is organised on 16-17 February 2021. News 15 January 2021 Phil Evans at the 13th European Space Conference Major players from the European space industry gathered to debate and discuss. News 8 December 2020 Second WEkEO online webinar coming soon Discover what makes WEkEO unique in a series of webinars. News 25 November 2020 "Introduction to the WEkEO DIAS” online webinar coming soon Discover what makes WEkEO unique in a series of webinars. News 20 November 2020 How the EUMETSAT team have been getting ready for launch and operations Gareth Williams, Sentinel-6 System & Operations Preparation Manager discusses pre-launch activities. Load More
