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The EUMETSAT Data Policy is a document that has been established and approved by EUMETSAT Member States.

Last Updated

28 February 2025

Published on

26 March 2020

The EUMETSAT Data Policy establishes the basic principles and rules on access to satellite data and products offered by EUMETSAT to users.

The EUMETSAT Data Policy (PDF) as approved by EUMETSAT Member States can be accessed by clicking on the link.

An overview of the different licences that implement the EUMETSAT Data Policy is available here.

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