MTG-S launch image

Europe’s first geostationary sounder satellite is launched

 

Europe has taken a major step forward in strengthening resilience to extreme weather with the launch of Meteosat Third Generation Sounder 1

MTG-S launch image
MTG-S launch image

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Darmstadt, Germany, 1-4 December 2025

6th International Ocean Colour Science Meeting

Join EUMETSAT, the European Space Agency and the research community in driving forward ocean science and its applications.

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Utrecht, Netherlands, 17-21 November 2025

12th European Conference on Severe Storms

Severe convective storms in the spotlight.
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Darmstadt, Germany, 28-30 October 2025

EUMETSAT Climate Symposium - From Space to Climate Services: co-creation in action

From space to climate service: co-creation in action. Event organised by EUMETSAT in Darmstadt.

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Darmstadt, Germany, 20-21 October 2025

First Foresight Workshop

Workshop to identify high-level observational requirements.
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Lyon, France 15-19 September 2025

EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference 2025

The 2025 EUMETSAT Meteorological Satellite Conference will take place in Lyon, France.
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Darmstadt, Germany, Summer 2025

Watch the launch of MTG-S1 and Copernicus Sentinel-4 LIVE

Celebrating the launch of MTG-S1, Europe’s first operational sounding satellite in geostationary orbit.
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Vienna, Austria, 23-27 June 2025

Living Planet Symposium

Join EUMETSAT and thousands of scientists and data users at one of the world’s largest Earth observation conferences.
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Observing the life cycle of a storm

Meteosat Third Generation satellites improve the nowcasting of storms
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Behind the data: algae as sentinels of change

Dr Thomas Jackson explains how satellite images can be used to identify ocean algae.

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Darmstadt, Germany, 10 June 2025

EUMETSAT Information Day for Industry

Event will provide partners from industry with an overview of upcoming EUMETSAT activities.
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Nice, France, 9-13 June 2025

Third United Nations Ocean Conference 2025

EUMETSAT partnering with Copernicus Marine Service at the EU Digital Ocean Pavilion.
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Nice, France, 6-8 June 2025

International Weather and Climate Forum - Media Workshop

International weather presenter community discusses effective climate change communication.

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Smoke seen from Chios, Greece

Image of the week: Chios wildfires

 

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Smoke seen from Chios, Greece
Smoke seen from Chios, Greece

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