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Image of the week: Satellites monitored 24/7

Mission control carries on during the holidays

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While most people are off for the holidays, the mission control team at EUMETSAT is continuing on with their work around the clock.

Last Updated

09 January 2025

Published on

20 December 2024

This photo depicts the EUMETSAT Geostationary Mission Control Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, where mission control engineers working in shifts monitor and control Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) and Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) satellites year-round.

These dedicated engineers ensure that data continues to flow as expected, providing users continuously with essential weather and climate observations.

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