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Metop satellites provide detailed global observations of the atmosphere, oceans and land.
A new era in weather forecasting and climate monitoring.
Metop satellites carry a broad range of instruments.
What factors limit the lifetime of Metop-A?
Metop-C was launched from the European Space Port in Kourou, French Guiana, on 7 November.
Metop-C will be the third satellite in the EUMETSAT Polar System programme.
Metop-C is now safely orbiting the Earth after a spectacular and eagerly-awaited launch on 7 November.
If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll know Metop-C safely arrived in Kourou, French Guiana, aboard three massive Antonov cargo planes.
The Metop-C launch campaign is back in full swing and picking up pace as we approach the 7 November launch date.
On 14:19 on 10 December 2018, the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer on board Metop-C performed its first measurement.
Metop-C is now safely encapsulated inside the fairing atop the Soyuz launcher and waiting on the launch pad in Kourou.
Observations from polar orbit benefit weather forecasting and climate monitoring on Earth.