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Putting the elements together

EPS-SG’s Fran Martínez Fadrique explains his role as Programme Manager.

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Beyond boundaries

EPS-SG’s Davide Castellazzi explains his role as system manager.

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Preparing the users

EPS-SG’s Dr Sreerekha Thonipparambil gets people ready to use this mission’s data.

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An information playground

EUMETSAT’s Dr Rosemary Munro explains her role as EPS-SG Programme Scientist.

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28 January 2025

Preparing for liftoff

EUMETSAT updates launch agreement with Arianespace.

Phil evans handshake with David Cavaillolès, Arianespace

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The emission missions

How EUMETSAT’s satellite missions help shine light on the climate crisis.

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Facing the elements in Iceland

How EUMETSAT data is used to support forecasts and hazard warnings in Iceland.

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Cutting through the noise

Shin Koyamatsu homes in on the most meaningful infrared sounder data

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Learning in the extreme

Using new machine learning methods to further the potential of EUMETSAT data

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The ice cloud cartographer

New Ice Cloud Imager will fill in key gaps in weather forecast and climate models.

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Setting sights north

Collaboration between countries in Northern Europe enables specialists to get the most out of data delivered by EUMETSAT’s programmes

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Future focus: Towards better flood and drought monitoring

Using remote sensing data to improve understanding of floods, droughts and climate change.

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How did the first coronavirus lockdown affect air and ocean pollution?

EUMETSAT expert explains the effects of the lockdown on air and ocean pollution

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Unprecedented wildfires devastate Siberia and spread smoke over the Arctic

Experts have recorded Siberian smoke reaching the geographic North Pole for the first time.

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Metop operations - working as a Spacecraft Engineer at EUMETSAT

As part of our “Inside EUMETSAT” series, we sat down to have a chat with Richard Dyer!

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First interferogram from Metop-C’s IASI instrument

On 14:19 on 10 December 2018, the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer on board Metop-C performed its first measurement.

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Metop-C – where is it now

Metop-C was launched from the European Space Port in Kourou, French Guiana, on 7 November.

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19 November 2018

US, European teams welcome Metop-C’s first AMSU image

The first science data from the Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit (AMSU-A) on board Metop-C has been received

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Switching on Metop-C’s instruments

Metop-C is now safely orbiting the Earth after a spectacular and eagerly-awaited launch on 7 November.

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Launch success!

After years of hard work and planning, Metop-C was successfully launched from Kourou at 01:47 (CET) Wednesday!

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Metop-C – on the launch pad and ready to go

Metop-C is now safely encapsulated inside the fairing atop the Soyuz launcher and waiting on the launch pad in Kourou.

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Metop-C – what happens after lift-off

Launching a spacecraft into orbit is something that ignites the public’s imagination.

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On-ground preparation for three satellites in orbit

In previous blogs, it has been mentioned that once launched, Metop-C will fly in a “tri-star” constellation with its sibling spacecraft, Metop-A and –B.

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Metop – still state-of-the-art, 30 years on

Metop-C will be the third satellite in the EUMETSAT Polar System programme.

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Metop-C – fuelling process set to begin

The Metop-C launch campaign is back in full swing and picking up pace as we approach the 7 November launch date.

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Why we need Metop-C

Observations from polar orbit benefit weather forecasting and climate monitoring on Earth.

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Almost ready for flight...

Metop-C launch campaign in stand-by.

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Assembling Metop-C for launch

If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll know Metop-C safely arrived in Kourou, French Guiana, aboard three massive Antonov cargo planes.

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C’s the day!

The Metop-C launch campaign begins.

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4 July 2018

Preparing for launch!

Metop-C, the third and final satellite in a series that has made an unparalleled impact on weather forecast accuracy, has arrived in Kourou, French Guiana, to be prepared for launch.