Watch the MTG launch live

ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands - 13 December

MTG-I1 is the first satellite in the Meteosat Third Generation system and is designed to revolutionise weather forecasting in Europe

The MTG-I1 weather satellite is scheduled for launch at 21:30 (CET) on 13 December 2022 on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
Live coverage begins 19:40 (CET).

Last Updated

14 December 2022

Published on

06 December 2022

Join us to witness the launch of the first satellite in the new Meteosat Third Generation series. Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) will revolutionise weather forecasting in Europe and guarantee the continuity of data from geostationary orbit, used for weather forecasting, for the next two decades.

The European launch event for the MTG-I1 satellite will involve EUMETSAT and ESA delegates and key partners. It is taking place at ESA’s European Space Research in the Netherlands, this evening.

The development of the MTG weather satellite system is a testament to the successful ESA-EUMETSAT cooperation model, which is supported by a highly competitive European space industry, and has made Europe the world leader in satellite meteorology.

You can follow the launch event livestream by clicking on the video link above, and follow #MTGI1 or #FutureFocus on social media.

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Meteosat Third Generation (MTG)

MTG - one of the most innovative geostationary meteorological satellite systems ever built.

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Meteosat Third Generation - factsheet

2-page factsheet comparing the Meteosat Third Generation geostationary satellites to the Meteosat Second Generation satellites.

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Meteosat Third Generation - facts and figures

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6-page factsheet providing an overview of the Meteosat Third Generation geostationary satellite programme, including the products, applications and benefits it offers.