Success! ✅ MTG-I2 is on its way to geostationary orbit.
After acquiring signal, the satellite has been confirmed healthy.
🔗 esa.int/Newsroom/Press_Releases/MTG-I2_completes_Europe_s_latest_weather_trio
After acquiring signal, the satellite has been confirmed healthy.
🔗 esa.int/Newsroom/Press_Releases/MTG-I2_completes_Europe_s_latest_weather_trio
August 27, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Success! ✅ MTG-I2 is on its way to geostationary orbit.
After acquiring signal, the satellite has been confirmed healthy.
🔗 esa.int/Newsroom/Press_Releases/MTG-I2_completes_Europe_s_latest_weather_trio
After acquiring signal, the satellite has been confirmed healthy.
🔗 esa.int/Newsroom/Press_Releases/MTG-I2_completes_Europe_s_latest_weather_trio
MTG-I2 has reached geostationary orbit 🛰️
Just 12 days after launch, the satellite is now 36000 km above Earth and has completed its launch and early orbit phase.
Together with its sister satellites, MTG-I2 will support weather forecasting across Europe and North Africa.
www.esa.int/Applications...
Just 12 days after launch, the satellite is now 36000 km above Earth and has completed its launch and early orbit phase.
Together with its sister satellites, MTG-I2 will support weather forecasting across Europe and North Africa.
www.esa.int/Applications...
MTG-I2 reaches its final orbit
Europe’s Meteosat Third Generation Imager 2 (MTG-I2) satellite has reached its designated orbit at 36 000 km from Earth and is ready to begin its commissioning phase, preparing it to provide years of ...
www.esa.int
September 9, 2026 at 7:25 AM
MTG-I2 has reached geostationary orbit 🛰️
Just 12 days after launch, the satellite is now 36000 km above Earth and has completed its launch and early orbit phase.
Together with its sister satellites, MTG-I2 will support weather forecasting across Europe and North Africa.
www.esa.int/Applications...
Just 12 days after launch, the satellite is now 36000 km above Earth and has completed its launch and early orbit phase.
Together with its sister satellites, MTG-I2 will support weather forecasting across Europe and North Africa.
www.esa.int/Applications...
Remember those sticker pages you never used as a kid? 🗒️
Use them! We'll go first:
The fairing for our next Ariane 6 flight is now decorated with its passenger's logo: MTG-I2!
MTG-I2 is now being fuelled, and will be connected to its launch adapter ahead of encapsulation.
Use them! We'll go first:
The fairing for our next Ariane 6 flight is now decorated with its passenger's logo: MTG-I2!
MTG-I2 is now being fuelled, and will be connected to its launch adapter ahead of encapsulation.
August 14, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Remember those sticker pages you never used as a kid? 🗒️
Use them! We'll go first:
The fairing for our next Ariane 6 flight is now decorated with its passenger's logo: MTG-I2!
MTG-I2 is now being fuelled, and will be connected to its launch adapter ahead of encapsulation.
Use them! We'll go first:
The fairing for our next Ariane 6 flight is now decorated with its passenger's logo: MTG-I2!
MTG-I2 is now being fuelled, and will be connected to its launch adapter ahead of encapsulation.
Oh, to be a camera at the launch of MTG-I2 📸🚀
Good thing we had a few!
Here are 4 of our favourite views from last night's launch.
📸 @esa.int - S. Corvaja
Good thing we had a few!
Here are 4 of our favourite views from last night's launch.
📸 @esa.int - S. Corvaja
August 28, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Oh, to be a camera at the launch of MTG-I2 📸🚀
Good thing we had a few!
Here are 4 of our favourite views from last night's launch.
📸 @esa.int - S. Corvaja
Good thing we had a few!
Here are 4 of our favourite views from last night's launch.
📸 @esa.int - S. Corvaja
LIFTOFF! 🚀 Ariane 6 #VA270, launching MTG-I2, completing Europe's Meteosat constellation.
August 27, 2026 at 8:16 PM
LIVE NOW 🔴 Launch of MTG-I2 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=vzytcrGSqUU
▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=vzytcrGSqUU
Don't forget to join us later today to watch the MTG-I2 launch!
▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=vzytcrGSqUU
📺 Livestream starts at 21:42 CEST.
🚀 Liftoff is planned for 22:10 CEST from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on an Ariane 6 rocket equipped with two P120C boosters.
Credits: ESA - S. Corvaja
▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=vzytcrGSqUU
📺 Livestream starts at 21:42 CEST.
🚀 Liftoff is planned for 22:10 CEST from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on an Ariane 6 rocket equipped with two P120C boosters.
Credits: ESA - S. Corvaja
August 27, 2026 at 7:44 PM
LIVE NOW 🔴 Launch of MTG-I2 from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=vzytcrGSqUU
▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=vzytcrGSqUU
Europe’s next weather satellite is getting ready for launch. 🚀🌍
MTG-I2 has arrived at Europe’s Spaceport and is now undergoing final checks before liftoff on Ariane 6 #VA270 later this summer.
MTG-I2 has arrived at Europe’s Spaceport and is now undergoing final checks before liftoff on Ariane 6 #VA270 later this summer.
July 7, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Europe’s next weather satellite is getting ready for launch. 🚀🌍
MTG-I2 has arrived at Europe’s Spaceport and is now undergoing final checks before liftoff on Ariane 6 #VA270 later this summer.
MTG-I2 has arrived at Europe’s Spaceport and is now undergoing final checks before liftoff on Ariane 6 #VA270 later this summer.
Protected and snug! 🤗
MTG-I2 is now encased inside its fairing.
With signatures and well wishes all over it, the fairing with satellite will be transported to the launchpad and placed on top of the Ariane 6 rocket.
📸 @esa.int - M. Pédoussaut
@esaearth.esa.int @cnes.fr @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social
MTG-I2 is now encased inside its fairing.
With signatures and well wishes all over it, the fairing with satellite will be transported to the launchpad and placed on top of the Ariane 6 rocket.
📸 @esa.int - M. Pédoussaut
@esaearth.esa.int @cnes.fr @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social
August 25, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Protected and snug! 🤗
MTG-I2 is now encased inside its fairing.
With signatures and well wishes all over it, the fairing with satellite will be transported to the launchpad and placed on top of the Ariane 6 rocket.
📸 @esa.int - M. Pédoussaut
@esaearth.esa.int @cnes.fr @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social
MTG-I2 is now encased inside its fairing.
With signatures and well wishes all over it, the fairing with satellite will be transported to the launchpad and placed on top of the Ariane 6 rocket.
📸 @esa.int - M. Pédoussaut
@esaearth.esa.int @cnes.fr @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social
#MediaInvitation: Journalists are invited are invited to join online media briefings in English, French and German ahead of the launch of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) Imager weather satellite, MTG-I2.
📅 Apply by 17 August
🔗 www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
@esaearth.esa.int
📅 Apply by 17 August
🔗 www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
@esaearth.esa.int
August 10, 2026 at 3:12 PM
#MediaInvitation: Journalists are invited are invited to join online media briefings in English, French and German ahead of the launch of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) Imager weather satellite, MTG-I2.
📅 Apply by 17 August
🔗 www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
@esaearth.esa.int
📅 Apply by 17 August
🔗 www.esa.int/Newsroom/Pre...
@esaearth.esa.int
Final environmental testing complete for MTG-I2 ✅
Tested at @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social in Cannes, @eumetsat.int’s next Meteosat Third Generation Imager has passed key radio-frequency compatibility checks ahead of launch preparations.
Read more: www.esa.int/Applications...
Tested at @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social in Cannes, @eumetsat.int’s next Meteosat Third Generation Imager has passed key radio-frequency compatibility checks ahead of launch preparations.
Read more: www.esa.int/Applications...
March 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Final environmental testing complete for MTG-I2 ✅
Tested at @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social in Cannes, @eumetsat.int’s next Meteosat Third Generation Imager has passed key radio-frequency compatibility checks ahead of launch preparations.
Read more: www.esa.int/Applications...
Tested at @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social in Cannes, @eumetsat.int’s next Meteosat Third Generation Imager has passed key radio-frequency compatibility checks ahead of launch preparations.
Read more: www.esa.int/Applications...
Launch window set! 🎯
Ariane 6 flight VA270 is scheduled to liftoff on 27 August 2026 at 22:10-00:40 CEST, 17:10-19:40 local time, from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
This launch will carry MTG-I2 to space, the next Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite.
@esaearth.esa.int @eumetsat.int
Ariane 6 flight VA270 is scheduled to liftoff on 27 August 2026 at 22:10-00:40 CEST, 17:10-19:40 local time, from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
This launch will carry MTG-I2 to space, the next Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite.
@esaearth.esa.int @eumetsat.int
August 4, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Launch window set! 🎯
Ariane 6 flight VA270 is scheduled to liftoff on 27 August 2026 at 22:10-00:40 CEST, 17:10-19:40 local time, from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
This launch will carry MTG-I2 to space, the next Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite.
@esaearth.esa.int @eumetsat.int
Ariane 6 flight VA270 is scheduled to liftoff on 27 August 2026 at 22:10-00:40 CEST, 17:10-19:40 local time, from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
This launch will carry MTG-I2 to space, the next Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite.
@esaearth.esa.int @eumetsat.int
From Europe's spaceport in French Guiana to orbit 🚀 #TBT
This timelapse shows (quickly) the weeks of work needed to get MTG-I2 and Ariane 6 ready for liftoff.
This was the ninth launch of Europe’s heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6, the first to go to as far as Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
This timelapse shows (quickly) the weeks of work needed to get MTG-I2 and Ariane 6 ready for liftoff.
This was the ninth launch of Europe’s heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6, the first to go to as far as Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
From cleanroom to space: MTG-I2 satellite
YouTube video by European Space Agency, ESA
www.youtube.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:45 PM
From Europe's spaceport in French Guiana to orbit 🚀 #TBT
This timelapse shows (quickly) the weeks of work needed to get MTG-I2 and Ariane 6 ready for liftoff.
This was the ninth launch of Europe’s heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6, the first to go to as far as Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
This timelapse shows (quickly) the weeks of work needed to get MTG-I2 and Ariane 6 ready for liftoff.
This was the ninth launch of Europe’s heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6, the first to go to as far as Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
📆Morgen ist es soweit: Am 27. August wird MTG-I2, der 2. Imaging-Satellit der Meteosat-Third-Generation-Flotte vom europäischen Weltraumbahnhof in Französisch-Guayana aus starten.
Wer den Satellit schon einmal kennenlernen möchte: www.youtube.com/shorts/y0PpJM…
Mehr Infos: @eumetsat.int
Wer den Satellit schon einmal kennenlernen möchte: www.youtube.com/shorts/y0PpJM…
Mehr Infos: @eumetsat.int
Meet MTG-I2! 👋
Lift-off for Meteosat Third Generation Imager-2 (MTG-I2) is one week away! 🚀A new era of weather monitoring will soon begin. MTG-I2 will deliver faster, mor...
www.youtube.com
August 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
📆Morgen ist es soweit: Am 27. August wird MTG-I2, der 2. Imaging-Satellit der Meteosat-Third-Generation-Flotte vom europäischen Weltraumbahnhof in Französisch-Guayana aus starten.
Wer den Satellit schon einmal kennenlernen möchte: www.youtube.com/shorts/y0PpJM…
Mehr Infos: @eumetsat.int
Wer den Satellit schon einmal kennenlernen möchte: www.youtube.com/shorts/y0PpJM…
Mehr Infos: @eumetsat.int
🛰️🧵El 27 de agosto está previsto el lanzamiento del nuevo satélite de la tercera generación del Meteosat: el MTG-I2.
➡️ Permitirá una detección más temprana de tormentas en desarrollo, cuya evolución se podrá seguir en tiempo casi real.
➡️ Permitirá una detección más temprana de tormentas en desarrollo, cuya evolución se podrá seguir en tiempo casi real.
August 26, 2026 at 9:15 PM
🛰️🧵El 27 de agosto está previsto el lanzamiento del nuevo satélite de la tercera generación del Meteosat: el MTG-I2.
➡️ Permitirá una detección más temprana de tormentas en desarrollo, cuya evolución se podrá seguir en tiempo casi real.
➡️ Permitirá una detección más temprana de tormentas en desarrollo, cuya evolución se podrá seguir en tiempo casi real.
What's happening tomorrow?
Ariane 6 is going to Geostationary transfer orbit for the first time!
Have a look at some of the steps of the upcoming VA270 flight.
After separation from the rocket, it takes around 10 days for MTG-I2 to reach geostationary orbit.
🔗 www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
Ariane 6 is going to Geostationary transfer orbit for the first time!
Have a look at some of the steps of the upcoming VA270 flight.
After separation from the rocket, it takes around 10 days for MTG-I2 to reach geostationary orbit.
🔗 www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
August 26, 2026 at 8:47 AM
What's happening tomorrow?
Ariane 6 is going to Geostationary transfer orbit for the first time!
Have a look at some of the steps of the upcoming VA270 flight.
After separation from the rocket, it takes around 10 days for MTG-I2 to reach geostationary orbit.
🔗 www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
Ariane 6 is going to Geostationary transfer orbit for the first time!
Have a look at some of the steps of the upcoming VA270 flight.
After separation from the rocket, it takes around 10 days for MTG-I2 to reach geostationary orbit.
🔗 www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...
The @eumetsat.int MTG-I2 satellite, is on its way to Europe's spaceport!
The spacecraft left the port of Nice last night, just in time — after spending a few days on the Côte d’Azur, it may have even caught a glimpse of the Cannes Film Festival before starting its journey to Europe’s spaceport.
The spacecraft left the port of Nice last night, just in time — after spending a few days on the Côte d’Azur, it may have even caught a glimpse of the Cannes Film Festival before starting its journey to Europe’s spaceport.
May 28, 2026 at 12:18 PM
The @eumetsat.int MTG-I2 satellite, is on its way to Europe's spaceport!
The spacecraft left the port of Nice last night, just in time — after spending a few days on the Côte d’Azur, it may have even caught a glimpse of the Cannes Film Festival before starting its journey to Europe’s spaceport.
The spacecraft left the port of Nice last night, just in time — after spending a few days on the Côte d’Azur, it may have even caught a glimpse of the Cannes Film Festival before starting its journey to Europe’s spaceport.
LAUNCH! Arianespace Ariane 6 launches MTG-I2 from ELA-4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
August 27, 2026 at 8:15 PM
LAUNCH! Arianespace Ariane 6 launches MTG-I2 from ELA-4, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
Nouvelle frontière pour #Ariane6 🚀
Ce soir, première mission du lanceur européen vers l’orbite de transfert géostationnaire (GTO), avec le satellite météo MTG-I2 à son bord.
📺 Direct dès 22h10 :
www.youtube.com/live/g13zxCa... @esa.int @fr.esa.int @transport.esa.int #Ariane6 #VA270
Ce soir, première mission du lanceur européen vers l’orbite de transfert géostationnaire (GTO), avec le satellite météo MTG-I2 à son bord.
📺 Direct dès 22h10 :
www.youtube.com/live/g13zxCa... @esa.int @fr.esa.int @transport.esa.int #Ariane6 #VA270
Lancement Ariane 6 (satellite météo MTG-I2)
YouTube video by CNES
www.youtube.com
August 27, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Nouvelle frontière pour #Ariane6 🚀
Ce soir, première mission du lanceur européen vers l’orbite de transfert géostationnaire (GTO), avec le satellite météo MTG-I2 à son bord.
📺 Direct dès 22h10 :
www.youtube.com/live/g13zxCa... @esa.int @fr.esa.int @transport.esa.int #Ariane6 #VA270
Ce soir, première mission du lanceur européen vers l’orbite de transfert géostationnaire (GTO), avec le satellite météo MTG-I2 à son bord.
📺 Direct dès 22h10 :
www.youtube.com/live/g13zxCa... @esa.int @fr.esa.int @transport.esa.int #Ariane6 #VA270
Ariane 6 MTG-I2 : mon direct a fait la plus grande audience mondiale, y compris devant l'ESA, le CNES et Arianespace, toutes langues confondues.
On se retrouve dès 21h30 sur www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4rF... pour le lancement d'une Ariane 6 en direct !!!!
🔴 Lancement ARIANE 6 ! MTG-I2 (VA-270) commenté FR
YouTube video by Stardust - La Chaîne Air & Espace
www.youtube.com
August 28, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Ariane 6 MTG-I2 : mon direct a fait la plus grande audience mondiale, y compris devant l'ESA, le CNES et Arianespace, toutes langues confondues.
If it fits, I sits!
The MTG-I2 satellite passed the fit checks with the Ariane-6
Launch Vehicle Adapter: a physical and functional verification of the interfaces between the satellite and the launch adapter.
This 3800 kg satellite is set to launch on an Ariane 6 rocket this summer🚀
The MTG-I2 satellite passed the fit checks with the Ariane-6
Launch Vehicle Adapter: a physical and functional verification of the interfaces between the satellite and the launch adapter.
This 3800 kg satellite is set to launch on an Ariane 6 rocket this summer🚀
July 17, 2026 at 7:09 AM
If it fits, I sits!
The MTG-I2 satellite passed the fit checks with the Ariane-6
Launch Vehicle Adapter: a physical and functional verification of the interfaces between the satellite and the launch adapter.
This 3800 kg satellite is set to launch on an Ariane 6 rocket this summer🚀
The MTG-I2 satellite passed the fit checks with the Ariane-6
Launch Vehicle Adapter: a physical and functional verification of the interfaces between the satellite and the launch adapter.
This 3800 kg satellite is set to launch on an Ariane 6 rocket this summer🚀
LAUNCH at 2011 UTC Aug 27 of an Ariane 62, placing the MTG-I2 weather sat in geotransfer orbit
August 27, 2026 at 9:38 PM
LAUNCH at 2011 UTC Aug 27 of an Ariane 62, placing the MTG-I2 weather sat in geotransfer orbit
Lancio riuscito in Guyana Francese per il satellite Meteosat MTG-I2
Success! ✅ MTG-I2 is on its way to geostationary orbit.
After acquiring signal, the satellite has been confirmed healthy.
🔗 esa.int/Newsroom/Press_Releases/MTG-I2_completes_Europe_s_latest_weather_trio
After acquiring signal, the satellite has been confirmed healthy.
🔗 esa.int/Newsroom/Press_Releases/MTG-I2_completes_Europe_s_latest_weather_trio
August 28, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Lancio riuscito in Guyana Francese per il satellite Meteosat MTG-I2
EUMETSAT takes control of MTG-I2! 🚀
Following a successful LEOP phase, MTG-I2 has been handed over for commissioning.
Thank you to Telespazio for guiding MTG-I2 over the past 12 days, and to partners Thales Alenia Space, OHB, Leonardo, & ESA for helping reach geostationary orbit. 👏
bit.ly/4xdwFF2
Following a successful LEOP phase, MTG-I2 has been handed over for commissioning.
Thank you to Telespazio for guiding MTG-I2 over the past 12 days, and to partners Thales Alenia Space, OHB, Leonardo, & ESA for helping reach geostationary orbit. 👏
bit.ly/4xdwFF2
September 9, 2026 at 6:56 AM
EUMETSAT takes control of MTG-I2! 🚀
Following a successful LEOP phase, MTG-I2 has been handed over for commissioning.
Thank you to Telespazio for guiding MTG-I2 over the past 12 days, and to partners Thales Alenia Space, OHB, Leonardo, & ESA for helping reach geostationary orbit. 👏
bit.ly/4xdwFF2
Following a successful LEOP phase, MTG-I2 has been handed over for commissioning.
Thank you to Telespazio for guiding MTG-I2 over the past 12 days, and to partners Thales Alenia Space, OHB, Leonardo, & ESA for helping reach geostationary orbit. 👏
bit.ly/4xdwFF2