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Tuesday, 27 November 2018


EUMETSAT Science Blog

Metop-C – where is it now

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

Metop-C – where is it now

Wednesday, 7 June 2017


EUMETSAT Science Blog

Extending the working lifetime of the Metop-A weather satellite

What factors limit the lifetime of Metop-A?

Extending the working lifetime of the Metop-A weather satellite

Thursday, 8 December 2016


EUMETSAT Science Blog

EUMETSAT extends Metop-A lifetime

The EUMETSAT Council agreed that the ageing, but still healthy, Metop-A satellite will be exploited on a “drifting” orbit from June 2017 onwards, in order to extend its useful lifetime from 2019 to 2022.

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Monday, 22 October 2018


EUMETSAT Science Blog

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

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

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

Wednesday, 22 May 2019


EUMETSAT Science Blog

EUMETCast service swap for Metop-A and Metop-C global data

A EUMETCast service swap will take place on 2 July for Metop-A and Metop-C global data.

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Monday, 12 November 2018


EUMETSAT Science Blog

EUMETSAT takes over control of Metop-C and starts flight operations of a three-Metop constellation

After three days of intensive testing by the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC), EUMETSAT has taken over control of its newest polar-orbiting meteorological satellite, Metop-C, and started flight operations of a constellation of three Metop satellites.

Image - News - 181112 - Metop-C Launch

Friday, 16 November 2018


EUMETSAT Science Blog

Switching on Metop-C’s instruments

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

Switching on Metop-C’s instruments

Friday, 10 August 2018


EUMETSAT Science Blog

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.

Assembling Metop-C for launch

Tuesday, 9 October 2018


EUMETSAT Science Blog

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.

Metop-C – fuelling process set to begin

Tuesday, 11 December 2018


EUMETSAT Science Blog

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.

First interferogram from Metop-C’s IASI instrument

Tuesday, 6 November 2018


EUMETSAT Science Blog

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.

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

Friday, 21 September 2018


EUMETSAT Science Blog

Why we need Metop-C

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

Why we need Metop-C – Observations from polar orbit benefit weather forecasting and climate monitoring on Earth
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