News dated
ESA reported on 9 September that MTG-I2 had reached geostationary orbit, about 36,000 kilometres from Earth. [1]
The satellite was handed over to Eumetsat on 8 September. The next phase involves activating and checking its instruments. [1]
The bright side
The milestone prepares new observations for forecasts across Europe and North Africa; operational data are still to come. [1]
Straight from the source.
- MTG-I2 reaches its final orbit ESA · 9 Sept 2026
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