🌎 Fresh data just in from space: the first results from the Microwave Sounder and Radio Occultation Sounder onboard @eumetsat.int’s MetOp-SG-A1 satellite are here, after less than a month in orbit: esa.int/Applications...
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📸Eumetsat
September 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
🌎 Fresh data just in from space: the first results from the Microwave Sounder and Radio Occultation Sounder onboard @eumetsat.int’s MetOp-SG-A1 satellite are here, after less than a month in orbit: esa.int/Applications...
📸Eumetsat
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The first images from @eumetsat.int's MetOp-SG-A1's 3MI instrument are in. 3MI monitors atmospheric aerosols, providing new insights into how these tiny particles affect air quality and climate 🌏
www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
First view of aerosols from MetOp-SG’s 3MI instrument
First view of aerosols from MetOp Second Generation’s 3MI instrument
esa.int
September 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The first images from @eumetsat.int's MetOp-SG-A1's 3MI instrument are in. 3MI monitors atmospheric aerosols, providing new insights into how these tiny particles affect air quality and climate 🌏
www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
Two more #Ariane6 launches announced:
#Copernicus Sentinel-1D and @eumetsat.bsky.social's MetOp-SG-A1 have secured their rides to space on Ariane vehicles. MetOp will fly on #Ariane6’s second commercial flight #VA264 in August.
See 🚀
www.esa.int/Applications...
and 🚀
www.esa.int/Applications...
#Copernicus Sentinel-1D and @eumetsat.bsky.social's MetOp-SG-A1 have secured their rides to space on Ariane vehicles. MetOp will fly on #Ariane6’s second commercial flight #VA264 in August.
See 🚀
www.esa.int/Applications...
and 🚀
www.esa.int/Applications...
January 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Two more #Ariane6 launches announced:
#Copernicus Sentinel-1D and @eumetsat.bsky.social's MetOp-SG-A1 have secured their rides to space on Ariane vehicles. MetOp will fly on #Ariane6’s second commercial flight #VA264 in August.
See 🚀
www.esa.int/Applications...
and 🚀
www.esa.int/Applications...
#Copernicus Sentinel-1D and @eumetsat.bsky.social's MetOp-SG-A1 have secured their rides to space on Ariane vehicles. MetOp will fly on #Ariane6’s second commercial flight #VA264 in August.
See 🚀
www.esa.int/Applications...
and 🚀
www.esa.int/Applications...
One last look at both @eumetsat.int MetOp-SG-A1 and
#Copernicus Sentinel-5A at AirbusSpace in Toulouse before they leave for the launch site. Once in space, MetOp-SG-A1 will provide important weather and climate data, while Sentinel-5A will track various climate gases to monitor air quality.
#Copernicus Sentinel-5A at AirbusSpace in Toulouse before they leave for the launch site. Once in space, MetOp-SG-A1 will provide important weather and climate data, while Sentinel-5A will track various climate gases to monitor air quality.
Weather, climate and air quality missions on display
The first of the new generation of MetOp satellites, MetOp-SG Satellite-A, together with the instrument for the Copernicus Sentinel-5 mission, are now ready to be shipped to their launch site. But bef...
www.esa.int
April 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
One last look at both @eumetsat.int MetOp-SG-A1 and
#Copernicus Sentinel-5A at AirbusSpace in Toulouse before they leave for the launch site. Once in space, MetOp-SG-A1 will provide important weather and climate data, while Sentinel-5A will track various climate gases to monitor air quality.
#Copernicus Sentinel-5A at AirbusSpace in Toulouse before they leave for the launch site. Once in space, MetOp-SG-A1 will provide important weather and climate data, while Sentinel-5A will track various climate gases to monitor air quality.
📺 Watch live on 13 August at 01:37 BST/02:37 CEST as MetOp-SG-A1 and #Copernicus #Sentinel5A are launched on Ariane 6 flight #VA264 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana!
Watch: MetOp-SG-A1 and Sentinel-5 launch
Europe’s first MetOp Second Generation, MetOp-SG-A1, weather satellite – which hosts Copernicus Sentinel-5 as part of its instrument package – is set for liftoff on an Ariane 6 rocket from Europe’s Sp...
www.esa.int
August 7, 2025 at 7:23 AM
📺 Watch live on 13 August at 01:37 BST/02:37 CEST as MetOp-SG-A1 and #Copernicus #Sentinel5A are launched on Ariane 6 flight #VA264 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana!
Looking good!
Seeing as @esaearth.esa.int still isn't active on Bluesky, here's an update for you from us, with love ✌️🫰
One last look at @eumetsat.int's MetOp-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A at Airbus in Toulouse before they leave for the launch site and fly on #Ariane6🚀
📸 @esa.int - S. Corvaja
Seeing as @esaearth.esa.int still isn't active on Bluesky, here's an update for you from us, with love ✌️🫰
One last look at @eumetsat.int's MetOp-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A at Airbus in Toulouse before they leave for the launch site and fly on #Ariane6🚀
📸 @esa.int - S. Corvaja
April 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Looking good!
Seeing as @esaearth.esa.int still isn't active on Bluesky, here's an update for you from us, with love ✌️🫰
One last look at @eumetsat.int's MetOp-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A at Airbus in Toulouse before they leave for the launch site and fly on #Ariane6🚀
📸 @esa.int - S. Corvaja
Seeing as @esaearth.esa.int still isn't active on Bluesky, here's an update for you from us, with love ✌️🫰
One last look at @eumetsat.int's MetOp-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A at Airbus in Toulouse before they leave for the launch site and fly on #Ariane6🚀
📸 @esa.int - S. Corvaja
METOP-B, 0926 UTC Overpass: UK and IRELAND.
September 26, 2026 at 10:50 AM
METOP-B, 0926 UTC Overpass: UK and IRELAND.
METOP-B, 0906 UTC Overpass: UK and IRELAND. @simonleewx.com @drgeoffsmith.bsky.social @rodneyforster.bsky.social @wgoodf.bsky.social @weathermizu.bsky.social @petagna.bsky.social @tigermoth2002.bsky.social @metoffice.gov.uk
September 25, 2026 at 9:27 AM
METOP-B, 0906 UTC Overpass: UK and IRELAND. @simonleewx.com @drgeoffsmith.bsky.social @rodneyforster.bsky.social @wgoodf.bsky.social @weathermizu.bsky.social @petagna.bsky.social @tigermoth2002.bsky.social @metoffice.gov.uk
#MediaInvitation: journalists are invited to AirbusSpace in Toulouse on 8 April to have a last look at @eumetsat.int's MetOp-SG-A1, which will also carry the #CopernicusEU Sentinel-5 mission. Register by 3 April, 12:00 CEST👇🧪🌍
www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
March 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#MediaInvitation: journalists are invited to AirbusSpace in Toulouse on 8 April to have a last look at @eumetsat.int's MetOp-SG-A1, which will also carry the #CopernicusEU Sentinel-5 mission. Register by 3 April, 12:00 CEST👇🧪🌍
www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
Guess who's safe and cozy inside its fairing? 🧸
That's right: we're on official countdown to launch day!
Ariane 6 will take Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit on 13 August at 01:37 BST, 02:37 CEST (12 August 21:37 local time).
Will you stay awake for liftoff?
That's right: we're on official countdown to launch day!
Ariane 6 will take Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit on 13 August at 01:37 BST, 02:37 CEST (12 August 21:37 local time).
Will you stay awake for liftoff?
August 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Guess who's safe and cozy inside its fairing? 🧸
That's right: we're on official countdown to launch day!
Ariane 6 will take Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit on 13 August at 01:37 BST, 02:37 CEST (12 August 21:37 local time).
Will you stay awake for liftoff?
That's right: we're on official countdown to launch day!
Ariane 6 will take Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit on 13 August at 01:37 BST, 02:37 CEST (12 August 21:37 local time).
Will you stay awake for liftoff?
METOP-C, 0907 UTC Overpass: UK and IRELAND.
September 26, 2026 at 9:43 AM
METOP-C, 0907 UTC Overpass: UK and IRELAND.
METOP-C, 1108 UTC Overpass: Westernmost EUROPE to NNW AFRICA.
September 25, 2026 at 11:53 AM
METOP-C, 1108 UTC Overpass: Westernmost EUROPE to NNW AFRICA.
METOP-C, 0928 UTC Overpass: WESTERN EUROPE to NW AFRICA.
September 25, 2026 at 10:37 AM
METOP-C, 0928 UTC Overpass: WESTERN EUROPE to NW AFRICA.
One last look! 👀
The #MetOp-SG-A1 satellite and #Copernicus Sentinel-5A instrument are now safely enclosed in the Ariane 6 rocket fairing.
@transport.esa.int, what can you tell us about next steps? 🤔
www.esa.int/Applications...
@eumetsat.int @ec.europa.eu @esaearth.esa.int
The #MetOp-SG-A1 satellite and #Copernicus Sentinel-5A instrument are now safely enclosed in the Ariane 6 rocket fairing.
@transport.esa.int, what can you tell us about next steps? 🤔
www.esa.int/Applications...
@eumetsat.int @ec.europa.eu @esaearth.esa.int
August 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
One last look! 👀
The #MetOp-SG-A1 satellite and #Copernicus Sentinel-5A instrument are now safely enclosed in the Ariane 6 rocket fairing.
@transport.esa.int, what can you tell us about next steps? 🤔
www.esa.int/Applications...
@eumetsat.int @ec.europa.eu @esaearth.esa.int
The #MetOp-SG-A1 satellite and #Copernicus Sentinel-5A instrument are now safely enclosed in the Ariane 6 rocket fairing.
@transport.esa.int, what can you tell us about next steps? 🤔
www.esa.int/Applications...
@eumetsat.int @ec.europa.eu @esaearth.esa.int
We cannot catch a break this summer 🥵
After a successful launch last week, we're getting ready for another one in two weeks!
Ariane 6 will take Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit on 13 August at 01:37 BST, 02:37 CEST (12 August 21:37 local time).
#VA264
After a successful launch last week, we're getting ready for another one in two weeks!
Ariane 6 will take Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit on 13 August at 01:37 BST, 02:37 CEST (12 August 21:37 local time).
#VA264
July 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
We cannot catch a break this summer 🥵
After a successful launch last week, we're getting ready for another one in two weeks!
Ariane 6 will take Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit on 13 August at 01:37 BST, 02:37 CEST (12 August 21:37 local time).
#VA264
After a successful launch last week, we're getting ready for another one in two weeks!
Ariane 6 will take Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A to orbit on 13 August at 01:37 BST, 02:37 CEST (12 August 21:37 local time).
#VA264
Bye bye, @eumetsat.int's Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A!
It was a pleasure taking you to space. Your journey of scientific discoveries starts now.
Over and out, @esaearth.esa.int 🫳🎤
📸 @esa.int - P. Carril
It was a pleasure taking you to space. Your journey of scientific discoveries starts now.
Over and out, @esaearth.esa.int 🫳🎤
📸 @esa.int - P. Carril
August 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Bye bye, @eumetsat.int's Metop-SG-A1 and Copernicus Sentinel-5A!
It was a pleasure taking you to space. Your journey of scientific discoveries starts now.
Over and out, @esaearth.esa.int 🫳🎤
📸 @esa.int - P. Carril
It was a pleasure taking you to space. Your journey of scientific discoveries starts now.
Over and out, @esaearth.esa.int 🫳🎤
📸 @esa.int - P. Carril
Maybe something big is about to drop but I find it odd that the NYT, which was one of the absolute leaders in #MeTop coverage has yet to weigh in on the Cornell case.
Also, I would caution that while it sure seems like administrators didn’t do enough here, we don’t know which ones or why.
Also, I would caution that while it sure seems like administrators didn’t do enough here, we don’t know which ones or why.
September 28, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Maybe something big is about to drop but I find it odd that the NYT, which was one of the absolute leaders in #MeTop coverage has yet to weigh in on the Cornell case.
Also, I would caution that while it sure seems like administrators didn’t do enough here, we don’t know which ones or why.
Also, I would caution that while it sure seems like administrators didn’t do enough here, we don’t know which ones or why.
Progress continues for @esaearth.esa.int MetOp-SG-A1 and #Copernicus Sentinel-5A 🧪🌍
The satellite has been transferred to the Payload Processing Facility of Europe's Spaceport, where it’s now being prepared for fuelling!
(pic: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/CSG-S.Martin)
@eumetsat.int @transport.esa.int
The satellite has been transferred to the Payload Processing Facility of Europe's Spaceport, where it’s now being prepared for fuelling!
(pic: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/CSG-S.Martin)
@eumetsat.int @transport.esa.int
July 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Progress continues for @esaearth.esa.int MetOp-SG-A1 and #Copernicus Sentinel-5A 🧪🌍
The satellite has been transferred to the Payload Processing Facility of Europe's Spaceport, where it’s now being prepared for fuelling!
(pic: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/CSG-S.Martin)
@eumetsat.int @transport.esa.int
The satellite has been transferred to the Payload Processing Facility of Europe's Spaceport, where it’s now being prepared for fuelling!
(pic: ESA/CNES/Arianespace/CSG-S.Martin)
@eumetsat.int @transport.esa.int
METOP-B, 0824 UTC Overpass: WESTERN CENTRAL EUROPE to NORTH AFRICA.
September 27, 2026 at 8:51 AM
METOP-B, 0824 UTC Overpass: WESTERN CENTRAL EUROPE to NORTH AFRICA.
METOP-B, 0927 UTC Overpass: WESTERN EUROPE and NW AFRICA. @simonleewx.com @drgeoffsmith.bsky.social @rodneyforster.bsky.social @petagna.bsky.social @metoffice.gov.uk @eumetsat.int @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @wgoodf.bsky.social @weathermizu.bsky.social @tigermoth2002.bsky.social
September 24, 2026 at 9:50 AM
METOP-B, 0927 UTC Overpass: WESTERN EUROPE and NW AFRICA. @simonleewx.com @drgeoffsmith.bsky.social @rodneyforster.bsky.social @petagna.bsky.social @metoffice.gov.uk @eumetsat.int @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @wgoodf.bsky.social @weathermizu.bsky.social @tigermoth2002.bsky.social
METOP-C, 1129 UTC Overpass:
September 17, 2025 at 12:16 PM
METOP-C, 1129 UTC Overpass:
#MediaInvitation: journalists are invited to follow the MetOp-SG-A1 and #Copernicus Sentinel-5 launch live from ESA ESTEC in the Netherlands on 12/13 August 2025. Details and registration:👇
esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
@eumetsat.int @cnes.fr @dlr-de.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @nl.esa.int
esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
@eumetsat.int @cnes.fr @dlr-de.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @nl.esa.int
August 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#MediaInvitation: journalists are invited to follow the MetOp-SG-A1 and #Copernicus Sentinel-5 launch live from ESA ESTEC in the Netherlands on 12/13 August 2025. Details and registration:👇
esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
@eumetsat.int @cnes.fr @dlr-de.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @nl.esa.int
esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
@eumetsat.int @cnes.fr @dlr-de.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @nl.esa.int
Here are some pictures we've been saving just for you!
🤝 @esaearth.esa.int @eumetsat.int @ec.europa.eu
🤝 @esaearth.esa.int @eumetsat.int @ec.europa.eu
July 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Here are some pictures we've been saving just for you!
🤝 @esaearth.esa.int @eumetsat.int @ec.europa.eu
🤝 @esaearth.esa.int @eumetsat.int @ec.europa.eu